¶1It was ruled that the causes in which public officers, such, as the attorney-general, district attorney, and the like, are concerned, have no preference at the sittings or circuits; nor will such circumstance afford an excuse for not going to trial according to notice, or a reason to refuse judgment of nonsuit;, it being the duty of public officers to provide other counsel when they cannot themselves attend; and if they do not, it is at their peril.
2 Cai. Cas. 246
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Decided November 15, 1804
New York Supreme Court · decided 1804-11-15
<p>Being a public officer affords no excuse for not going to trial, nor does his cause acquire any preference.</p>
Decided 1804-11-15