Evan Unruh v. Jessica Johnson

Summary

The Mississippi Supreme Court held that Johnson failed to timely serve Unruh and failed to establish good cause for an extension because her first service attempt and extension motion occurred after the 120-day period and lacked specific supporting facts. Because the extension was improper, service did not toll the remaining statute-of-limitations period, and Johnson's negligence claim was time-barred. The court therefore reversed and rendered dismissal with prejudice.