Brown v. Hawkins

BOULDIN, Justice.

This appeal is from an order or decree dismissing a bill in equity for want of prosecution.

It appears from the record that the original bill was filed in 1928. Demurrers to bill were overruled September 5, 1930; and on same date respondent filed answer and cross-bill. No further proceedings appear until July 10, 1934, when respondent filed a motion to dismiss for want of prosecution, or, complainant be required to take testimony and submit within a reasonable time. Thereupon, a decree was entered requiring complainant to submit within sixty days, and directing notice of the…