Sunset Publishing House v. Cottage Gardens Nurseries

This is an appeal from an order dismissing the action on the ground of want of prosecution. The complaint was filed in the superior court of the county of Humboldt on November 22, 1918. The cause of action was a balance due the plaintiff for work and labor performed and materials furnished to the defendant, amounting to $1,224.45. A demurrer was filed to said complaint on December 13, 1918. About this time the defendant became financially involved, and upon proceedings duly had in the superior court of that county a receiver was appointed for the defendant.

On November 9, 1921, upon…