Ruskin v. Rodgers
Illinois Appellate Court
399 N.E.2d 623 (1979)
Relevant factsFree
Ruskin (plaintiff) sued Rodgers (defendant) for specific performance of an agreement and prevailed at trial. Rodgers appealed, arguing he didn't get a fair trial because the trial court denied his motions for a continuance filed two days before trial and for substitution of attorneys during cross-examination of the first witness, contending a party has an absolute right to replace counsel at any time for any reason.
IssueFree
Whether a party has an absolute right to replace his attorney during the course of a trial.