Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Dismissal for Want of Prosecution — Diligent Prosecution Is a Duty Owed by Plaintiff to Court

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Plaintiffs owe a duty to prosecute cases diligently. Courts must manage cases expeditiously. The principle applies to civil procedure.

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