Willie Gaster Davis, Jr. v. Wendy Kelley

Summary

The court held that Davis failed to serve the appellees within the time required by the applicable service rule, so dismissal was proper. Because the rule requires dismissal without prejudice for untimely service, the court modified the dismissal accordingly. It also reversed the designation of the dismissal as a strike because the circuit court lacked jurisdiction to reach the merits or make the findings necessary for a strike.