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Case No. 23-0643

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Bennett v. Mrstik

County:
Page

Chad Reese Bennett, Plaintiff-Appellant

Joseph Mrstik, City of Pleasantville, Brian Bigaouette, and Marion County Sheriff's Department, Defendants-Appellees.

Attorney for Appellant

Chad, R. Bennett, self-represented

Attorneys for Appellees Joseph Mrstik and City of Pleasantville

Zachary D. Clausen

Douglas L. Phillips

Attorneys for Appellees Marion County Sheriff's Department and Brian Bigaouette

Jason C. Palmer

Theodore T. Appel

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
23-0643
Date Published:
Sep 18, 2024
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Page County, Michael Hooper, Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Schumacher, P.J., and Ahlers and Langholz, JJ.  Opinion by Ahlers, J.  (10 pages)

            Chad Bennett appeals the dismissal of his action for failing to timely serve the defendants.  OPINION HOLDS: Because Bennett did not show good cause for the delayed service and the court properly determined directing an alternate manner of service was unwarranted, we affirm.

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