Iowa Supreme Court addresses standards for achieving service of process upon parties without a permanent residence - Nyemaster Goode On Brief

Iowa Supreme Court addresses standards for achieving service of process upon parties without a permanent residence - Nyemaster Goode On Brief

In Lucas v. Warhol, the Iowa Supreme Court examined service of process in a matter involving a defendant who might not have been able to get mail due to experiencing homelessness. In a unanimous opinion written by Justice May, the Court held the district court properly denied the motion to dismiss the case and held the district court erroneously allowed for the defendant’s attorney to be served in lieu of the defendant. Plaintiff Rhonda Lucas wa…