State v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co.

OPINION

SCHUMACHER, Judge.

Appellant seeks relief from a judgment to dismiss with prejudice for want of prosecution. Appellant argues that the delay did not prejudice the defendant, the delay was reasonable and excusable, and that the trial court thus erred. Appellant’s excuse for a seven and one-half year delay was not sufficient.

FACTS

St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company (St. Paul) is a fire and casualty insurer. St. Paul issues drafts in satisfaction of claims and claims-related expense reimbursements pursuant to its obligations to those it insures. A number of these claims and expense…