Kidd v. Kopald

Opinion

ALDRICH, J.

Introduction

Plaintiff and appellant Katheryn Kidd (Kidd) appeals from the order of dismissal of her action for legal malpractice against defendants and respondents Steven Kopald (Kopald) and the law firm Kopald & Mark (collectively Kopald) for failure to bring the case to trial within three years.

Kidd contends reversal is in order because the trial court based the dismissal on the stated grounds that Kidd failed to serve the summons and complaint within two years of filing the complaint, contrary to the facts. Also, Kidd suggests any delay in prosecuting the action was…