Legal Opinion
Polello v. Knapp
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided February 23, 1993No. 11804-5-IIIPublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtThompson, J.
Andrew T. Knapp seeks review of the trial court's refusal to dismiss the lawsuit filed against him by Timothy J. Polello. He contends dismissal was mandated by CR 41(b)(1).1 We reverse and dismiss.
On January 27, 1987, Mr. Polello and his wife filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy petition. On May 1, 1987, Mr. Polello filed this personal injury lawsuit based on acts allegedly occurring May 4, 1985. Mr. Knapp appeared, answered the complaint, and filed a counterclaim. Mr. Polello deposed Mr. Knapp on August 3, 1987, and filed a jury demand on August 5, 1987.
On April 3, 1989, the superior court clerk…
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