Craig v. Clearwater Concentrating Co.

This is an appeal from an order dismissing a plaintiff’s action pursuant to Rule 3 of Rules of Pleading, Procedure, and Practice. The rule has remained unchanged since its promulgation in 1938. We quote from the latest compilation of the rules in 18 Wn. (2d), where it appears on page 32-a, supplemented by a comprehensive list of authorities illustrating its application:

“Any civil action shall be dismissed, without prejudice, for want of prosecution whenever the plaintiff or cross-complainant shall neglect to note the action for trial or hearing within one year after any issue of law or fact…