Hanley v. Byrne Bros.

In an action to recover damages for personal injuries, order granting a preference pursuant to subdivision 3 of rule 151 of the Rules of Civil Practice affirmed, with $10 costs and disbursements. On the merits, there was a sufficient showing of indigence and special circumstances to warrant the granting of the motion in the interests of justice (Cohen v. King Toys & Stationery Co., 284 App. Div. 1050). The motion was returnable before Special Term, Part I, of the Supreme Court, Westchester County. At Special Term, appellants contended that motions for preferences must be made at Trial Term,…