Richter v. Bono

This is an action for work, labor and services, commenced by service of a summons and verified complaint on November 5, 1959. Issue was joined by defendant’s answer and the matter set for trial. By order to show cause returnable on the trial date (viz. Feb. 5, 1960) defendant moved to dismiss this action on the ground there was another pending in Supreme Court. The Supreme Court action — an equitable one — was brought by defendant Bono against numerous parties. Although those papers are not before this court, plaintiff Richter was named as a defendant therein and a counterclaim for…