Vold v. Hand

In this appeal we are asked to determine whether the trial court abused its discretion in dismissing plaintiffs' action with prejudice for want of prosecution. We find no abuse of discretion and affirm.

Plaintiffs filed a malpractice action against Hand, a dentist, on January 12, 1977. The case was originally set for trial October 18, 1977, but was continued over the objection of the defendant on the grounds that plaintiffs had additional preparation and discovery to do. The case was then set for trial the week of May 22, 1978, and was again continued. The case was next set for trial the week…