Andonoplas v. Jaremko

This is an appeal from post-judgment relief granted plaintiff under section 72 of the Civil Practice Act, following an order dismissing the suit for want of prosecution entered 22 months after the order of dismissal. The facts follow.

On March 5, 1962, plaintiff filed a lawsuit against defendant seeking damages for injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Defendant was insured by the now defunct Cosmopolitan Insurance Company. Counsel retained by Cosmopolitan filed an appearance and an answer on behalf of defendant. However, fearing that no action would be taken by Cosmopolitan, defendant…