Bergeron v. Roszkowski

OPINION

The plaintiff, Shirley Bergeron, appeals from a judgment dismissing her legal malpractice action with prejudice under Rule 41(b) of the Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure for her failure to prosecute. The plaintiff argues that the Superior Court erred in denying her request for a continuance based on her own medical condition and on the medical condition of her expert witness. In addition, the plaintiff contends that the Superior Court erred in dismissing her action.

This case came before the Supreme Court for oral argument pursuant to an order directing the parties to show cause…