Sandman v. Marshall Field & Co.

This appeal is to review an order that dismissed plaintiff’s suit for personal injuries after it was refiled pursuant to the provisions of section 24 of the limitations act. The issue presented is whether the trial court erred in ruling that the statute does not apply to a case that has been the subject of dismissals for want of prosecution and denied reinstatement. The parties agree concerning the facts.

Molly Sandman filed a suit for personal injuries against Marshall Field, & Company. Summons were served and the cause was set for trial. After remaining on file more than 3½ years, it was…