Order reversed, without costs, and motion to dismiss the complaint granted. Plaintiffs, having moved to Israel, failed to appear for an examination before trial and on the date set for trial. Under those circumstances, coupled with the protracted and repeated delays by plaintiffs, dismissal of the original, timely action was inferentially for "neglect to prosecute" within the meaning of CPLR 205 (subd [a]) (see...
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