Legal Opinion
Perrin v. Miller
California Court of Appeal
Decided October 25, 1917No. Civ. No. 1721PublishedCited by 16 opinions
The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtHart, J.
The appeal is by the plaintiff from a judgment of dismissal because of his failure to bring the action to trial within five years after the answer was filed, pursuant to the provisions of section 583 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Said section, so far as applicable here, reads:
“ . . . Any action heretofore or hereafter commenced shall be dismissed by the court in which the same shall have been commenced or to which it may be transferred on motion of the defendant, after due notice to plaintiff or by the court on its own motion, unless such action is brought to trial within five years after…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Tregambo v. Comanche Mill & Mining Co.California Supreme Court · 1881
- Goldtree v. SpreckelsCalifornia Supreme Court · 1902
- Romero v. SnyderCalifornia Supreme Court · 1914
- Larkin v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1916
- Redington v. CornwellCalifornia Supreme Court · 1891
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3Cited by16 opinions
- Berri v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1955
- Turlock Irrigation Dist. v. WhiteCalifornia Supreme Court · 1921
- Superior Oil Co. v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1936
- Smith v. City of Los AngelesCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1948
- Allyne v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1927
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