Munroe v. Vaskowitz

This is a motion by the defendants for an order dismissing the complaint herein for failure by the plaintiffs diligently to prosecute the action. Issue was joined in September, 1955 and a bill of particulars was served by the plaintiffs in October of that year. There has been no examination before trial and the papers do not disclose that any settlement negotiations have been or are pending. The only explanation given for the plaintiffs’ delay is a statement by their attorney to the effect that the delay was due to a change in personnel in his office. There is no statement that he intends…