Sanders v. Travelers Insurance

SAVOY, Judge.

On December 3, 1971, plaintiff filed an action in tort in forma pauperis and did not ask for a jury trial. Defendants answered the suit on December 28, 1971. On motion of counsel for plaintiff, the case was fixed for trial on May 10, 1972. Counsel for defendants requested of the Clerk of Court for Vernon Parish, Louisiana, subpoenas of witnesses for said trial.

On May 8, 1972, counsel for plaintiff presented an ex parte motion to dismiss the suit as of non-suit. Said motion was granted by the District Judge on the same day it was presented. On the same date, counsel for defendants…