Cleveland v. Monroe

Jay Cleveland appeals from the denial of his Rule 60 (b)(1), ARCP, motion to reinstate his action previously dismissed for want of prosecution. We reverse.

The record reflects that Cleveland's statement of the case is accurate. The following is the chronology of events in this case, including its dismissal: Cleveland filed his complaint on 6 January 1983. Grant Paris was at that time his attorney. Service was had on the defendant on 13 January 1983. Defendant filed a motion to dismiss on 26 January 1983 through his attorney, J.L. Klinefelter. At the same time, defendant filed interrogatories…