L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 25

As amended through August 22, 2024
Rule 25 - Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute
(a) Any civil action may be dismissed for failure to prosecute upon written motion and notice to opposing counsel, at the discretion of the court, or upon the court's own motion and notice to counsel or to parties acting in pro se.
(b) No dismissal shall be ordered during any period a party seeking affirmative relief is in the military service of the United States and is unable by reason thereof to be present at the trial.
(c) After a case has been set for trial and the parties have announced settlement without presenting a final judgment to the court, the case shall be placed on the inactive calendar and counsel notified that the case will be dismissed without further notice sixty days thereafter unless in the meantime a final judgment has been filed and entered of record or unless the court shall, on motion of any party, reset the case for trial. The dismissal shall be automatic without further action of the court.

L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 25

Adopted March 10, 1992, effective 3/21/1992.

HISTORICAL NOTES

The former Local Rules of Practice for Cochise County, Rule XXV, Visiting Judges, adopted June 22, 1987, effective September 1, 1987, was abrogated by order dated March 10, 1992, effective March 21, 1992. See now Rule 5.