Mori v. Mori

ON CERTIORARI TO THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS

RUSSON, Justice:

We granted certiorari to review a decision of the court of appeals holding that plaintiffs complaint failed to state an actionable claim and remanding the case to the trial court for further proceedings. Mori v. Mori, 896 P.2d 1237, 1238 (Utah App.), cert. granted, 910 P.2d 425 (Utah 1995). We are also asked to review the court of appeals’ holding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in allowing alternative service of process upon defendant by serving his secretary, receptionist, or wife. Id. We reverse.

FACTS

Toshiko Sasai…