Emerich v. Pfister

This is a motion by the defendant for an order permitting him to serve an amended answer pursuant to subdivision (b) of CPLR 3025.

The underlying action on which the instant motion is based was brought by the plaintiff to recover damages for alleged personal injuries and property damages sustained as the result of an automobile accident that occurred on January 11, 1970.

The complaint was served on or about October 3, 1972 within the three-year statutory period. The original answer was interposed by the defendant on October 6, 1972. The defendant now wishes to serve an amended answer which, in…