Gambs v. Morgenthaler

OPINION

By the Court,

Collins, J.:

This is an action for personal injury brought by appellant against respondents. She contends she was injured when, in June 1963, she slipped and fell on an outside metal stairway negligently maintained by respondents at a motel they owned and operated in Reno, Nevada. In September 1964 respondents moved to California, and became permanent, lawful residents there. This action was filed in December 1964, and summons issued.

On February 11, 1966 an affidavit for publication of summons was filed and the court entered its order authorizing service by publication…