Myears v. Charles Mix County

KONENKAMP, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Before suing a public entity, written notice must be given to certain officials within 180 days of injury. Ernest Myears failed to advise the requisite public officers before he sued Charles Mix County. Nonetheless, within the mandatory period, Myears notified the county engineer, who in turn informed other county officials, and a claims adjuster investigated. Will substantial compliance satisfy statutory notice requirements? We answer yes and reverse summary judgment for the county, finding these circumstances adequate to establish reasonable compliance.

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