Douglas Michael Long, Jr. v. David J. Vitkauskas

LEE, C.J.,

FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. Douglas Long sued David Vitkaus-kas for alienation of affection. The DeSoto County Circuit Court granted Vitkauskas’s motion to dismiss, finding insufficient service of process. In this appeal, we must determine whether the trial court properly granted the motion to dismiss.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. Long and his wife separated on May 16, 2011. On March 17, 2014, Long sued Vitkauskas for alienation of affection. Vitkauskas, a resident of Pennsylvania, was served with process via certified mail marked “restricted delivery” pursuant to Mississippi Rule of Civil…