Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

small claims defendant

I showed up on the assigned date and time to be told by the clerk that the plaintiff counsel called 1/2 hr before our trial time, stating that he is held up at a previous case. [ which is the sale of the apartment complex I live in] I took off of work and made sure I was there for the hearing. Do i have cause to have this case dismissed?


Asked on 1/29/07, 7:27 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Johm Smith tom's

Re: small claims defendant

Not on these facts; this happens and the court usually understands. Federal court judges are generally less patient than state.

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Answered on 1/29/07, 9:37 pm
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: small claims defendant

If it's first time on, and the attorney called, probably not, but if it happens repeatedly, yes.

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Answered on 1/30/07, 10:09 am


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