Kelly v. Mazzie

The plaintiff, Mary Ann Kelly, appeals from an order of the circuit court of Du Page County dismissing her complaint against the defendants, Dan and June Mazzie, with prejudice. On appeal, the plaintiff contends that the trial court erred in determining that (1) the complaint was not filed within the applicable limitations period and (2) the plaintiff did not exercise due diligence in serving the summons and complaint upon the defendants.

The plaintiff allegedly was injured in a fall on the defendants’ property on February 2, 1987. The plaintiff filed her complaint against the defendants in…