Court Press, Inc. v. Jackson

Levy, J.:

The action is brought to recover for printing done in behalf of the defendant, a practicing attorney. The case was first noticed for trial for February 29, 1924. On an adjourned date, defendant having failed to obtain a further adjournment, plaintiff took an inquest. Thereafter, upon motion made by defendant and granted, the default was opened and the case restored to the trial calendar, on which date both sides answered “ ready.” When, however, it was called for trial, defendant’s counsel requested another adjournment on the ground that defendant was ill. The trial court instead of…