Elliot v. James

In a negligence action to recover damages for personal injuries, plaintiff appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County (Corso, J.), dated August 25, 1982, which granted defendant’s motion to extend his time in which to serve an answer. Order affirmed, with costs. Defendant’s time to serve an answer is extended until 20 days after service upon him of a copy of the order to be made hereon, with notice of entry. This action arose out of an automobile accident which allegedly occurred on February 9, 1979. However, plaintiff did not attempt to commence the action until January,…