Warehime v. Dell

HOLLANDER, Judge.

In this case, we must determine whether the circuit court was entitled to dismiss appellants’ complaint against nine defendants/appellees, as a sanction for appellants’ failure to respond to interrogatories propounded by only one defendant/appellee.

On December 9, 1992, Marianne and Earl A.J. Warehime, appellants, instituted suit in the Circuit Court for Carroll County against nine members of the Manchester Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 (the “Company”), all of whom are appellees. 1 The suit alleged violations of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and Article 24 of the Maryland…