Del Prado Motel, Inc. v. Charles J. Rogers, Inc.

Pee Curiam.

This appeal places before this Court the question of the meaning and efficacy of rule 17.7 of the Wayne County Circuit Court. Plaintiff’s complaint seeking damages for negligent injury done to property was filed on August 12, 1963. Defendant filed its answer and demand for jury on August 27, 1963. On December 13, 1965, the cause was dismissed for lack of progress for a period of one year. On January 30, 1967, 13-1/2 months after dismissal, the case was reinstated upon the plaintiff’s motion. Defendant, on leave, challenges the order of reinstatement.

Bule 17.7 in dealing with…