City of Elizabeth City v. LFM Enterprises, Inc.

WELLS, Judge.

To reach the heart of the matter before us, we recapitulate the events in the proceedings below:

1. 4 May 1979 — Plaintiff served its verified complaint on defendants.

2. 4 June 1979 — defendants obtained an extension of time to file answer or other responsive pleadings until 2 July 1979.

3. 27 June 1979 — defendants filed motions to dismiss, for judgment on the pleadings and summary judgment.

4. 26 September 1979 — plaintiff filed a request that the cause be calendared on the civil action motion calendar.

5. 4 October 1979 — plaintiff moved for summary judgment.

6. 24 October 1979 —…