Keith Melillo v. Terry Arden Heitland

OPINION

LILLEHAUG, Justice.

This case arises from an automobile accident. Respondent Keith Melillo filed a lawsuit against appellant Terry Heitland for personal injuries suffered in the accident. Melillo attempted to serve the summons and complaint on Heitland via certi fied mail. The district court dismissed the suit with prejudice, concluding that Heitland was not properly served before the statute of limitations expired. The court of appeals reversed and remanded, concluding service via certified mail was effective. Because service of process via certified mail does not constitute personal…