The parties appeared in Civil Practice Court to seek a consent adjournment of the plaintiff's summary judgment motion because the defendants failed to complete cross-examinations by the court-ordered deadline.
The court granted the adjournment but issued an endorsement emphasizing the need for a 'culture shift' in civil litigation, criticizing the parties for ignoring the scheduling order and the defendants' counsel for attending court unprepared.
The court stressed that case management schedules are mandatory and parties must proactively seek amendments rather than letting deadlines pass.
