Ramsey v. Mathisrud

[¶ 1.] Ramsey appeals the denial of an extended time for service of a summons and complaint based upon the process server’s status as a reserve police officer for a municipality. Finding that the process server was not acting as a reserve police officer at the time of service, we affirm.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] Ramsey and Diana Mathisrud were involved in a traffic accident in Lead, South Dakota on August 4, 1995. Ramsey alleges Mathisrud negligently collided with his vehicle causing him extensive personal injuries and damages. On August 10, 1998, Ramsey’s counsel had a summons and complaint for negligence…