Larson v. Larson

MONTGOMERY, Judge.

This proceeding is a will contest action brought under § 473.083, RSMo 1986.1 The trial court dismissed the action upon the ground that service of process was not secured and completed within 90 days after the petition was filed as required by § 473.-083(6). The plaintiff has appealed. We review only to determine whether there has been an abuse of discretion. Cole v. Smith, 370 S.W.2d 307, 309 (Mo.1963); Blatt v. Haile, 291 S.W.2d 85, 88 (Mo.1956).

Palmer Larson (appellant) filed an action on September 28, 1990, to contest the will of Carl T. Larson. The petition listed 21…