Lee v. Morrison-Knudsen Co.

SWANSTROM, Judge.

In December, 1983, Kendrick Lee brought this action against his former employer, Morrison-Knudsen (M-K), after Lee’s employment was terminated. When a year passed and the summons had not been served on M-K the district court dismissed the action after notifying Lee that he must show good cause for its retention on the calendar. This appeal concerns Lee’s unsuccessful attempts in district court to have the action reinstated. We uphold dismissal of the action.

The order dismissing Lee’s action was entered on January 9, 1985. Six months later, on July 10, Lee moved for relief…