Shairi v. Muratori

Order, Supreme Court, New York County, entered December 16, 1977, granting defendant’s motion to take the deposition of Alexander Muratori, unanimously reversed, on the facts and in the exercise of discretion, and the motion denied, without costs or disbursements. Issue was joined in this personal injury action on July 23, 1976 and a statement of readiness dated February 14, 1977 had been served. Pretrial conferences were held in September and October, 1977 and, ultimately, a trial date of November 18, 1977 was set. It was on November 18, the date set for trial and nine months after the…