Ace Truck Rental Corp. v. Hale Trailer & Truck Equipment

In a special proceeding pursuant to CPLR 5239 to determine adverse claims to certain property, petitioners appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated June 12, 1980, which, after a nonjury trial, dismissed the petition. Judgment reversed, without costs or disbursements, and new trial granted, with costs to abide the event. Trial Term abused its discretion in denying petitioners’ application for a short adjournment in the proceedings to procure certified copies of certain out-of-State vehicle regis*636trations regarding the subject matter of the instant case, especially in…