Jones v. Hartranft

Supreme Court of Ohio · Decided 1997-05-14

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Cook, J. With this case we hold that a trial court does not abuse its discretion in dismissing a claim with prejudice under Civ.R. 41(B)(1) when a plaintiff, who has had an objectively reasonable amount of time for discovery, fails to proceed upon a scheduled trial date for want of evidence of defendant’s liability. DISMISSAL UNDER CIV. R. 41(B)(1) Civ.R. 41(B)(1) provides that “[w]here the…

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