Rhiner v. Arends

REYNOLDSON, Chief Justice.

We granted this appeal from a trial court interlocutory order which reinstated an action dismissed under rule 215.1, Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure. We now reverse and remand for dismissal.

Trial court made the following factual findings which the parties adopt in their briefs:

1. The Petition in this case was filed over three years ago on March 19, 1976, by Attorney Mike Wilson. Answer was filed on June 16, 1976. On July 9, 1976, written interrogatories were directed to the Defendant, and the same were answered within 20 days. On November 29, 1976, Defendant directed…