Stephens v. SOUTHERN NEVADA MUSIC CO., INC.

OPINION

Adele Stephens, now known as Adele Stephens Kadans, commenced an action against Southern Nevada Music Co., Inc., claiming injuries from a slip and fall accident within the respondent’s store which was operated by her son-in-law. The complaint was filed June 19, 1967. From the minutes of the trial court we learn that the trial was started on February 8, 1971, approximately V/z years after the action was started.

During or after the jury selection defendant’s counsel moved for a mistrial in chambers alleging certain conduct on the part of the plaintiff and her present husband, and…