Mullen v. Roberts

STEAKLEY, Justice.

Petitioners, John W. Mullen, et al, plaintiffs below, are two individuals and two corporations who sued Respondent, J. C. Roberts, defendant below, for damages. The suit was filed on June 23, 1964, and the defendant was duly served with citation. On July 24, 1964, the defendant filed an answer in the form of a general denial and a Motion for Discovery and Production of Documents. On June 2, 1965, the plaintiffs demanded a jury and paid the jury fee. On December 15, 1965, the case was set for trial on the jury docket for the week of February 14, 1966. On March 17, 1966, the…