Troupe v. Courtney

Opinion

SONENSHINE, J.

Plaintiff Tyler Troupe appeals from an order dismissing his action for failing to bring it to trial within two years after filing the complaint. (Code Civ. Proc., § 583, subd. (a).) He contends the trial court erred in denying his motion to advance the matter for trial and granting the defendants’ motion to dismiss. Specifically, he argues the court failed to follow the guidelines governing discretionary dismissals contained in the California Rules of Court, and further erred in dismissing the action without a showing of prejudice.

Troupe, Lee Courtney, Sr., and Roger and…