Melillo v Heitland

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Respondent filed suit against appellant for personal injuries he suffered as a result of an automobile accident. Respondent attempted to serve the summons and complaint on appellant via certified mail. The district court concluded that appellant was not properly served before the statute of limitations expired and therefore dismissed the complaint. The court of appeals reversed and remanded. The court held that service of process via certified mail does not constitute personal service under Minn. R. Civ. P. 4.03. Accordingly, the court reversed the court of appeals' decision and reinstated the district court's judgment of dismissal with prejudice. View "Melillo v Heitland" on Justia Law