Burbige v. Siben & Ferber
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
*662The plaintiff commenced this legal malpractice action alleging, inter alia, that the defendants were negligent in failing to diligently prosecute a products liability action against the manufacturer of a ladder which broke while the plaintiff was descending it. After the conclusion of opening statements, the defendants’ counsel moved, in effect, pursuant to CPLR 4401 for judgment as a matter of law or, in the alternative, for an offer of proof. The trial court reserved decision. However, before the close of the plaintiffs case, the court granted the defendants’ motion based upon the…
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