Littlefield v. Wingate Trucking Co.

ADAMS, Justice.

Plaintiff appeals from the dismissal of the case for want of prosecution and argues that the trial judge erred in refusing to grant a continuance.

The appellant’s complaint against Win-gate Trucking Company and Luther Kohler (hereinafter referred to together as “Win-gate”) was filed on March 12, 1986. Win-gate’s answer was filed on April 11, 1986, and interrogatories were made and depositions were taken subsequent thereto. The case was originally set for trial on August 24, 1987; however, it was continued by the trial judge on the motion of Wingate’s attorney. Thereafter, . on…