Chahla v. City of St. Paul

OPINION

BRUCE C. STONE, Judge. *

Appellant challenges the trial court’s denial of his motion for a continuance and the subsequent dismissal of his action with prejudice for his alleged failure to be prepared for trial. Appellant has also moved to strike portions of respondent’s brief and appendix. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

Appellant Elia Chahla commenced this discrimination action in December 1988 against respondents, the City of St. Paul and various city officials, alleging he was denied homeowner rehabilitation contracts because of his race and national origin.

Appellant filed a Note Of Issue…