Seela v. Haye

Does rule 215.1, R. C. P., entitled “Uniform rule for dismissal for want of prosecution” constitute the sole method for .disposal of stagnant cases, thereby superseding local court rules, in effect prior to the enactment of such rule ? This is the issue presented by this appeal.

The. fourteenth judicial district, from which this, appeal comes, has had a local rule dealing with the dismissal of cases for want of prosecution which has been in effect since 1923. It in part provides : “* * * when the record shows that any case has been pending for two years from and after the date of filing the…