Glogower v. Crawford

KELLER, Justice.

Louis Glogower, along with another plaintiff who is not a party to this appeal, brought a collection action against G. Daniel Crawford. Glogower did not personally appear for the trial; however, Glogower’s co-plaintiff and their joint counsel did appear and announced that they were ready for trial. At the conclusion of evidence following a bench trial, the judge entered a directed verdict dismissing Glogower’s claim because Glogower was not in attendance. Was Glogower’s presence required for him to recover on his claim against Crawford? We answer no and reverse.

Glogower and…