McClay v. Williamson

On February 25, 1921, plaintiff in error filed a bill in the circuit court of Lake county against defendants in error, to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. Defendants in error answered said bill and subsequently filed a cross-bill, to which plaintiff in error filed an answer. On October 11, 1921, said cause was referred to William A. Deane as special master to take and report the evidence with his conclusions.

On October 6, 1926, on the general call of the chancery docket, the court dismissed said cause for want of prosecution. Thereafter, at the December term, plaintiff in error entered a motion…