Legal Opinion
Corlett v. Gordon
California Court of Appeal
Decided June 17, 1980No. Civ. 55638PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
JEFFERSON (Bernard), P. J.
Plaintiffs appeal from an order dismissing three consolidated actions for want of prosecution in failing to bring the actions to trial within two years after the complaints were filed. (Code Civ. Proc., § 583, subd. (a).)
The complaint in each action was filed on August 22, 1974; plaintiff at that time was represented by Attorney Ruth Ohanessian.
In action C 97832, plaintiffs Olga and Ernal Corlett, Sr., sought damages against three hospitals, ten physicians, and an answering service for the wrongful death of three of the Corlett’s children, Carlos, Richard and…
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