Filler v. Bragg

VANDE WALLE, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1] James Bragg appealed from the trial court’s order denying his motion to dismiss and his motion to reconsider. Bragg claims the court lacks personal jurisdiction because of improper service of process. Because the trial court abused its discretion, we reverse and remand.

[¶ 2] In August of 1995, James Bragg and Gary Reinhart broke into Alvin and Joan Filler’s (Fillers) garage and stole their 1992 Dodge Caravan, causing damages amounting to $2,966.28 to the van and $289.05 to the garage. In early 1996, the Fillers’ attorney sent a letter to Bragg requesting…