Proulx v. Wells

OPINION

TERRIE LIVINGSTON, Justice.

I. Introduction

The sole issue in this summary judgment case is whether appellant Denis Proulx was diligent in serving appellee Michael A. Wells. Because we determine that appellee proved as a matter of law that appellant was not diligent in effecting service before the expiration of the statute of limitations, we affirm.

II. Background Facts

In his original petition filed May 2, 2003, appellant alleged that on May 21, 2001, he was driving his car in Arlington, Texas when appellee made an unprotected left hand turn and collided with appellant’s car. Appellant…