Muccia v. Scruggs

Plaintiffs, attorneys and counsellors at law, commenced this action to recover the sum of $2,500 for professional services rendered to the defendants.

Issue was joined on June 14,1960 by service of the defendants’ answer. Thereafter, on July 28,1960, plaintiffs served a notice of trial for August 8, 1960, together with a notice of motion for a preference under rule X of the rules of this court. This application was granted upon consent, and the cause set down for trial on the nonjury calendar, neither side having demanded a trial by jury.

Thereafter, the trial was adjourned, following which the…