Blank v. Medical Arts Center Hospital

Applications for preference in trial under rule 151 of the Rules of Civil Practice have been made by the plaintiffs in these two unrelated causes. In each case the injuries are disabling and permanent. Among other bases for the motions is the advanced age of each of the plaintiffs. In the Hart case plaintiff is 79 years of age. In the Blank case plaintiff is over 85 years of age. Both motions are resisted by the respective defendants, each of whom asserts in substance that old age in and of itself is no basis for preferential advance of trial. This contention appears to be supported by…