Alsina v. Gonzalez

Luis and Rita Alsina appeal from the dismissal of their complaint as a sanction for their attorney’s willful failure to comply with a court order. Because the trial court failed to consider all of the Kozel factors in ordering dismissal, we reverse.

The Alsinas filed a complaint in April 2007 against appellees, the Gonzalezes, for adverse possession and injunctive relief involving a boundary dispute between their two properties. In response, the Gonza-lezes asserted counterclaims for slander of title and statutory violation of the building *964code. Thereafter, the case was noticed for trial, and…