Order unanimously reversed, with costs, and motion denied.
Memorandum:
On the eve of trial and more than eight months after the statement of readiness had been filed by plaintiff, defendant moved for an adjournment of the trial and for an order permitting him to conduct discovery proceedings. The motion was granted and plaintiff appeals. We reverse. This court has repeatedly held that a statement of readiness must be strictly enforced and that, absent extraordinary...
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