Joe Soler Co. v. 5-Star Brokerage, Inc.

On December 31, 1977, plaintiff filed a complaint alleging a breach of oral contract, unjust enrichment, and fraud against defendants, 5-Star Brokerage, Inc ("5-Star") and Randolph King, individually. Defendants filed an answer and counterclaim; originally, both were represented by the same counsel. On November 8, 1988, defense counsel withdrew from the casa Approximately forty-five days thereafter, new counsel entered an appearance for 5-Star only. Defendant King continued to be unrepresented.

On May 9, 1989, an order was journalized allowing 5-Star's attorneys to withdraw. On the following…