Pembaur v. Leis

Supreme Court of Ohio · Decided 1982-07-21

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Celebrezze, C.J. A trial court may dismiss an action when a plaintiff fails to prosecute under Civ. R. 41(B)(1) which provides that: “Where the plaintiff fails to prosecute, or comply with these rules or any court order, the court upon motion of a defendant or on its own motion may, after notice to the plaintiffs counsel, dismiss an action or claim.” The language clearly indicates that a f…

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