Robertson v. Western Bearings Co.

MR. PRESIDING JUSTICE MURPHY

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an appeal from an order dismissing plaintiffs’ action for breach of contract for want of prosecution. Plaintiffs contend that the trial court abused its discretion in refusing to vacate its dismissal order on motion timely made.

The essential facts are not in dispute. The complaint was filed on May 21, 1959. Defendant’s answer and jury demand were filed on June 26, 1959. Pretrial conferences were subsequently held, and on June 20, 1963, the cause was placed on the “Hold Call.” Thereafter, on November 14, 1963, the clerk of…