J. A. Scarlett v. H. B. Frederick, as Judge of the Circuit Court in and for Volusia County, Florida.

Summary

The Court held that the three‑year period of inaction does not divest the court of jurisdiction to dismiss the action under Chapter 14554, and therefore quashed the Rule Nisi and dismissed the cause. The decision notes that dismissal requires a court order and may be reinstated within six months, and it treats the notice filed on the last day of the period as insufficient to avoid abatement.