Sheldon v. Fettig

Francine Fettig appeals an order granting summary judgment to Pamela Sheldon. The court determined that Ms. Sheldon had effected valid service of process on Fet-tig. We granted discretionary review. Fettig contends the court erred when it concluded that a defendant may have more than one place of usual abode for service of process pursuant to RCW 4.28.080(15). We disagree and affirm the ruling.

Facts and Procedural Posture

On July 15, 1989, Fettig and Sheldon were involved in an automobile accident. On July 9, 1992, 6 days before the expiration of the 3-year statute of limitation, Sheldon filed…