Dougherty v. Sullivan

David Newbern, Justice.

Patricia Dougherty and Scott Sullivan were involved in an automobile accident. Ms. Dougherty attempted to sue Mr. Sullivan for negligence. The Trial Court dismissed Ms. Dougherty’s claim due to the untimeliness of service of process. As it was the second dismissal, it was with prejudice. Ms. Dougherty argues the Trial Court erred because she served Mr. Sullivan once in accordance with Ark. Code Ann. § 16-58-120 (1987) and again in accordance with Ark. R. Civ. P. 4(i), both in a timely manner. We hold that neither attempt was proper, thus we affirm the dismissal with…