Roe v Cullinane Turnbull Steele & Partners - [1985] 1 NZLR 33

Practice and procedure — Dismissal of action for want of prosecution — Action by former client for damages against solicitor alleging negligent advice — Events occurred in 1975 and 1978 - Writ issued in 1979 - No action or communication from plaintiff or his present solicitor since April 1980 - Whether in April 1983 defendants could successfully move to strike out proceedings.