Turek v. A.S.P. of Moorhead, Inc.

OPINION

THOMAS G. FORSBERG, Judge *

Appellant A.S.P. of Moorhead, Inc., contends that the district court erred in denying its motion to vacate the default judgment because the district court lacked jurisdiction, since respondent David J. Tu-rek failed to effectively serve appellant pursuant to Minn.R.Civ.P. 4.05. Because the rule unambiguously states service is effected when the acknowledgment is received within the period allowed by the rules, we reverse.

FACTS

Respondent David J. Turek was terminated from his employment with appellant A.S.P. of Moorhead, Inc. (A.S.P.) in October 1994. In…