Calloway v. McElmurray

Calloway, trustee, brought bail-trover against McElmurray. The case was called in its order, counsel for plaintiff being absent. The plaintiff was called and did not respond. The court, on motion of defendant’s counsel, dismissed the action for want of prosecution. Plaintiff’s counsel, having learned that the action was dismissed, requested of defendant and his counsel that it be reinstated, which was refused. These requests and refusals were stated to the court, and admitted by defendant’s counsel, the latter saying that if his witnesses were present he would be-ready for trial, but that…