Hales v. Chubb & Son, Inc.

OPINION

DUNN, Justice.

James R. Hale appeals an order dismissing his suit for want of prosecution.

*598Chubb & Son, Inc. (Chubb) originally filed this suit as an interpleader in 1979. Chubb, an insurer, deposited the sum of $12,500, which it had offered as a reward for two stolen paintings, with the District Clerk. Chubb sought a declaration of no liability, the return of the money, and attorney’s fees. The suit named the appellant and Carol Yance, former District Attorney, as defendants with conflicting claims to the money. Both defendants filed answers, counterclaims, and cross-claims for the…