Rowe v. Miller

SHANGLER, Presiding Judge.

This appeal comes from an order which denied a motion to set aside the dismissal of an action to register a foreign judgment.

The cause came up for trial on March 7, 1977, and, on the failure of the plaintiff or her counsel to appear, was dismissed for want of prosecution. On November 18, 1977, more than eight months after entry of judgment, the plaintiff brought a “motion to set aside dismissal for want of prosecution.” The action was supported by affidavit of counsel which contended a meritorious cause of action and the diligence of the plaintiff. The motion was…