Rubin v. Locust Taxi Co.

OPINION OF THE COURT

David B. Saxe, J.

On May 23, 1986, the case of Rubin v Locust Taxi, a garden *298variety personal injury case, was on my Trial Calendar for jury selection. The plaintiff, seeking an adjournment of the trial, submitted an affirmation of engagement of her counsel which revealed that he was involved in jury selection in another matter in the Supreme Court, Bronx County.

My records revealed that this was the third instance that the Rubin case was scheduled for jury selection before me and my calendar was clear. I advised the bearer of the affirmation of engagement, a young attorney…