Staud v. New York Life Insurance

On February 26, 1963, the above action was commenced by the service of a summons and complaint. Issue was joined by service of an answer on April 3, 1963. Various pretrial procedures were had between that date and May 7, 1963, when the note of issue was filed and served ; and on November 12, 1963 a statement of readiness was filed and served upon the moving defendant.

The matter was properly placed on the Trial Calendar and when called for disposition, the case was answered and marked “ Beady ” by both parties.

More than a year has passed since issue was joined and defendant now seeks an order…