Kaufman v. Oregonian Publishing Co.

This is an action for damages on account of an alleged libel. Based upon a certificate of the county clerk, the action was dismissed for want of prosecution. On 14 June 1950 the plaintiff filed a motion for reinstatement of the case and on 20 July 1950 the court made an order denying the motion. Prom this order the plaintiff appeals. An amended complaint had been served and filed on 14 July 1947. It was signed by the plaintiff personally, though it was on stationery of Hoy & Prag, attorneys. On 24 July 1947 the defendant filed a motion to strike the amended complaint. After the filing of the…