Vinson v. Ritter

Karen R. Baker, Judge.

Appellant, Charles Vinson, III, appeals from an order of dismissal with prejudice entered by the Benton County Circuit Court based upon a defective summons. On appeal, he argues that the trial court erred in dismissing his complaint for defective summons. We affirm.

Originally, appellant filed a complaint against the appellee, Dr. David W. Ritter, on February 2, 2000, alleging medical negligence in a procedure performed on February 2, 1998, in Springdale, Arkansas. After receiving an extension of service until July 31, 2000, appellant served appellee on July 28, 2000.…