In re the Estate of Essenberg

OPINION OF THE COURT

Ernest L. Signorelli, S.

This contested application by the voluntary administrator for an order of discontinuance has been referred to this court for determination by order of the Supreme Court dated July 15, 1983. The voluntary administrator is seeking an order pursuant to section 15-108 of the General Obligations Law authorizing him to enter into a stipulation to discontinue an action for personal injuries now pending in the Supreme Court, and directing further that he be relieved of his obligation to attend or participate as a party defendant in the trial of this action.

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