GroundRules
25-3-106: Medical malpractice claims -- time limit.
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 25. CIVIL PROCEDURE
- CHAPTER 3. SERVICE OF PROCESS AND OTHER PAPERS
- Part 1. General Provisions
A plaintiff in a medical malpractice action shall accomplish service within 6 months after filing the complaint. If the plaintiff fails to do so, the court, on motion or on its own initiative, shall dismiss the action without prejudice unless the defendant has made an appearance.
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