Legal Opinion
Fox v. Groff
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided February 16, 1977No. 1727-3PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMunson, C.J.
Plaintiff appeals from a dismissal of his claim for personal injuries, arising out of an automobile accident with the nonresident defendant on September 6, 1971.
Plaintiff filed his summons and complaint on September 5, 1974; service upon the defendants was attempted thereafter and ultimately made on March 11,1975, in the state of Idaho. The court held the plaintiff’s claim was barred by the statute of limitations, RCW 4.16.080(2). Even though the complaint was filed within the period of the statute of limitations, the plaintiff had not served the defendants within 90 days from the date of…
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3Cited by16 opinions
- Martin v. TriolWashington Supreme Court · 1993
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