Sandini v. Florida East Coast Properties Inc.

GLICKSTEIN, Judge.

This is an appeal from two orders, dismissing plaintiff’s action against two of several defendants for lack of prosecution. We affirm as to Shelby Mutual Insurance Company and reverse as to Florida East Coast Properties, Inc. (FEC).

The action was originally filed in 1976 against FEC, which filed an answer. Appellant immediately filed a notice of trial. Two months prior to trial,. FEC obtained leave to file a third party complaint against other parties, which was done in February, 1977. Later that year, appellant filed an amended complaint, joining as additional defendants…