John A. McCurdy Jr., M.D. John A. McCurdy Jr., M.D., Facs, Inc. v. American Board of Plastic Surgery

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• holding that defense of insufficient service of process is waived if objections are not raised in the answer or pre-answer motion
• holding that defense of insufficient service of process is waived if objections are not raised in the answer or pre-answer motion
• noting that good cause is generally established when a plaintiff moves for an extension of time before the expiration of the 120 days service period
• explaining that the “Federal Rules are meant to be applied in such a way as to promote justice”
• noting that good cause is generally established when a plaintiff moves for an extension of time before the expiration of the 120-day service period'
• affirming Rule 4(m) dismissal where plaintiff did not show diligence in timely serving defendants and failed to seek extension of time before deadline lapsed

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