Fisher v. DeCarvalho

Malone, J.:

Melanie A. Fisher appeals the district court’s decision dismissing with prejudice her cause of action against Alex F. DeCarvalho, M.D., on the ground that Fisher failed to properly serve process on DeCarvalho prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations. Fisher claims the district court erred in dismissing her cause of action because she substantially complied with the statutoiy method for service of process by certified mail, and DeCarvalho acknowledged service by making a voluntary entiy of appearance. Alternatively, Fisher claims the district court erred by fading to…