Sykes v. Springer

Andrews, Judge.

On September 28, 1994, Billy Lee Sykes filed a complaint against David Springer and Earl Sherwood Enterprises, Inc. (“Sherwood”) for personal injuries allegedly sustained in an automobile accident on October 14, 1992. Sykes filed in the wrong county and failed to properly serve either defendant until 106 days after the statute of limitation expired. Finding no adequate explanation for Sykes’ failure to complete service of process in a timely manner, the trial court dismissed the complaint with prejudice. For the reasons which follow, we affirm.

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