Universal Elevator Co. v. Jordan Elevator Co.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Arthur E. Blyn, J.

The ever changing law requires constant reading and vigilance on the part of Bar and Bench. Some changes are accompanied by much publicity, others come in quietly on little cat’s feet.

The within motion for leave to withdraw as attorney, without the consent of the client, deals with a recent amendment to CPLR 321 which appears to have come in on little cat’s feet.

The motion and a number of others seeking similar relief reveal that many members of the Bar are not familiar with this amendment.

The Legislature, in 1980, amended CPLR 321 (subd [b]) with such…