Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

There is a suit filled in NY state court and the defendant has set a deposition date for July 7th, but we also have a settlement meeting date set for July 2nd. We will not be ready for depositions on July 7th, but defendant will not consider changing the date. What are some recourse we can take to have that date changed to a later time?


Asked on 6/23/10, 11:45 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Why can't you be ready by July 7? That's two weeks from now, which is usually enough time to prepare. A July 2 settlement conference will not prevent you from preparing, but that's the only reason you offer.

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Answered on 6/23/10, 2:54 pm
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

I'd disagree with the previous answer.

If you're not ready, no problem - just call and ask for more time. Unless you're a pro se plaintiff with a patently ridiculous claim, most defendants' attorneys will be reasonably accommodating with short adjournments.

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Answered on 6/23/10, 2:58 pm
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

In NY attorneys are usually amenable to reasonable adjournments. I think that your adversary should give you one if, you have a good faith reason for an adjournment.

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Answered on 6/23/10, 3:13 pm


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