Supreme Court of Arkansas

In re Ark. Rule of Civ. P. 3

February 26, 20152015 Ark. 89

Summary

The court adopted an amendment to Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 3 requiring presuit notice before commencing a medical-injury action. The amendment establishes notice contents, service methods, a substantial-compliance protection, and a conditional ninety-day limitations extension, but its effectiveness depends on enactment of a companion tolling statute. The amendment was republished for comment before adoption.