Keilholz v. Chicago & North Western Railway Co.

We granted leave to appeal in this case because it appeared to involve the inter-relationship of Rule 273 of this court and section 24 of the Limitations Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 110A, par. 273; ch. 83, par. 24a). The rule relates to involuntary dismissals of actions, and it provides:

“Unless the order of dismissal or a statute of this State otherwise specifies, an involuntary dismissal of an action, other than a dismissal for lack of jurisdiction, for improper venue, or for failure to join an indispensable party, operates as an adjudication upon the merits.” Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch.…