Legal Opinion
Christian v. Bruno
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided October 24, 1968No. 4222PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
KELLY, Associate Judge.
This appeal questions the dismissal of appellants’ cause of action for lack of diligent prosecution under G.S. Civil Rule 41 (b). 1 We hold that it was error to grant the motion to dismiss.
Appellants’ complaint for damages and for recovery of secret profits arising out of alleged fraud and misrepresentation in the sale of certain real property located in the District of Columbia was filed September 11, 1964, approximately five months after the questioned sale had taken place. The five appellees, and Pauline L. Bruno, wife of appellee Joseph E. Bruno and Secretary of…
2Cases cited22 opinions
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- Slater v. CannonDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1952
- Jones Ex Rel. Jones v. RoundtreeDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1967
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3Cited by10 opinions
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- Akinyode v. HawkinsDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1972
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