Globe Indemnity Co. v. Richer

November 18, 1924, plaintiff sued defendant in circuit court, in assumpsit, Hon. Thomas J. Riley of Escanaba being then plaintiff’s local attorney. March 25, 1928, Mr. Riley died. October 1, 1928, the case was dismissed because of no progress within a year. Plaintiff had knowledge of Riley’s death in December, Í930. March 16, 1932, plaintiff petitioned the trial court to set aside the order dismissing the case for want of progress and restore it. September 19, 1932, this petition was denied. Preliminary and supplemental notices of appeal were filed in October, 1932. Tbe trial court refused to…