McKenzie v. Albaeck

On November 18, 1957, plaintiff filed a tort action against the defendant doctors and defendant hospital, all of whom answered by February 21, 1958. Various discovery proceedings were instituted by the respective parties; defendant hospital moved for summary judgment, which Avas denied January 18, 1960. Thereafter additional discovery proceedings were had; pretrial was finally held October 21, 1960, and the action was set for trial on March 20, 1961.

At plaintiff’s request, defense counsel stipulated that the March 20, 1961, trial date might be vacated and the case reset for trial “at the…