In a Decision – Furdyna v. MacFarland, (an "Unreported Decision") >> the Court Held:
The Appellate Division affirmed the Trial Court determination not to grant an adjournment.
Defendant, a few days before trial, indicated that she had obtained counsel a few days before trial. Upon questioning by the court, defendant did not know the spelling of attorney's name or his phone number and acknowledged attorney had not entered an appearance with the court. When court resumed, attorney had contacted chambers and said he had not been fully retained. The trial continued. Defendant unsuccessfully argued trial court abused its discretion in denying her request for an adjournment after she informed court she had retained counsel. At no time did counsel contact the court regarding his representation, request an adjournment either orally or in writing or file a notice of appearance. Defendant has not demonstrated she was prejudiced by the denial of her adjournment request.