This appeal presents a unique variation of the difficult problem frequently presented where a party is charged with his attorney's neglect. There are two factors which ameliorate the apparent harshness of dismissal. First, it is generally recognized that neglected cases are almost invariably so treated because of some inherent weakness in the case itself (Sortino v. Fisher,
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