Park Place Homes, Inc. v. Petersen

LEMMON, Judge.

Relators Kim Petersen and Bob Frick applied to this court to exercise its supervisory jurisdiction, alleging that they have been deprived of their day in court, of their right to be represented by counsel, of their right to present evidence in their behalf, and effectively, of their right to a trial. We granted a writ of certiorari.

Upon being sued for $14,040.00, Petersen and Frick employed counsel to defend them against the claim. After issue was joined, the case was fixed for trial on February 13, 1970. Unfortunately, Petersen’s father died, and a continuance was requested and…