Parkash v. Perry

The question presented is whether the trial court erred in dismissing this case because of ineffective service of process.

On June 6, 1980, Om Parkash, while walking on a sidewalk in Kennewick, was struck by a vehicle driven by Jamie A. Perry. On March 4, 1983, Mr. Parkash filed a summons and complaint against Jamie Perry and John Doe Perry, her husband, 1 to recover damages. On April 26, the process server engaged by Mr. Parkash stated in his return of service, "after due and diligent search and inquiry ... I have been unable to find [Miss Perry] . . . within this County and State." The…