The defendants brought separate motions to dismiss the action for delay under Rule 24.01 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
The plaintiffs opposed, citing personal hardships and economic challenges as reasons for the delay.
The court found the six-year delay to be inordinate but excusable given the plaintiff's personal circumstances and found insufficient evidence of substantial prejudice to the defendants.
The motions to dismiss were dismissed, and the court imposed a strict timetable for the action to proceed to trial.
