Gary Douglas Gant, Petitioner v. Ambrosia A. Deleon and Max M. Castillo, Respondents

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that an unexplained failure to serve a defendant for periods totaling more than three years demonstrates a lack of diligence as a matter of law, thereby barring the plaintiffs' claims under the two‑year statute of limitations. The Court reversed the Court of Appeals and affirmed the trial court’s summary‑judgment dismissal.