Gooslin v. Fortado

Reece, Judge.

In this appeal we must review the Summit County Court of Common Pleas’ dismissal of an attorney malpractice lawsuit for failure to prosecute. Plaintiff-appellant, Manny Gooslin, filed his complaint against defendant-appellee, Matthew Fortado, on March 13, 1991. A specific demand for damages in excess of $25,000 was set forth in violation of R.C. 2309.01(B)(2). 1

On June 7, 1991, Fortado tendered his answer denying liability. Gooslin responded with a motion to strike this pleading because it was not timely filed. Civ.R. 12(A)(1). On July 2, 1991, the court issued notice that a…