Bohlman v. Mutual Indemnity Co.

The suggestion, “Let sleeping dogs lie” does not apply to slumbering canines alone. It was followed by both counsel and court in this case.

The action (arising out of the termination of a contract to sell insurance) was commenced in 1958. The summons, complaint, notice of retainer and answer were filed in 1958. In 1959, a notice of trial was served and filed. In 1961, at a pretrial conference, it was agreed that no further steps would be taken until a related case, then being appealed, was decided. In 1964, plaintiff’s counsel requested a date be set for trial. In 1967, the case was ordered…