Loppnow v. Bielik

NEUBAUER, PJ.

¶ 1. Kalvin Loppnow appeals from a summary judgment in favor of Steven Bielik. The trial court found that Loppnow failed to exercise reasonable diligence pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 801.11(1)(c) (2007-08) 1 in his attempts to serve process on Bielik in the state of Florida. The trial court ordered Loppnow's action against Bielik dismissed with prejudice. We conclude that the trial court erred in its determination. The undisputed facts of record on summary judgment demonstrate that Loppnow exercised reasonable diligence in attempting to serve Bielik. We reverse the trial court's…