Linch v. Northport Irrigation District

Cassel, Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Michael A. Linch, Sr., personal representative of the estate of Peter A. Darsaklis, deceased, purportedly appeals from the dismissal for want of prosecution of his petition against Northport Irrigation District (Northport) and Morrill County, Nebraska. The district court entered its order after being informed by Linch’s counsel that Linch had died. Because the proceedings were suspended by Linch’s death and were not revived before the dismissal for want of prosecution, we reverse, and remand for further proceedings.

BACKGROUND

On July 6, 2001, Linch, acting as personal…