Verdict noted that routine plea that counsel is engaged before a superior Court cannotThe Supreme Court has expressed deep concern over the growing culture of unwarranted adjournments that continues to plague the administration of civil justice. "Members of the Bar undoubtedly shoulder demanding professional commitments and frequently appear before multiple fora on the same day. Nevertheless, every advocate owes an overriding duty to the client, to the Court and to the administration of justice. The verdict noted that the routine plea that the counsel is engaged before a superior Court cannot, by itself, constitute sufficient cause. "Superior Courts ordinarily conclude substantial judicial work well before the close of the working day, leaving adequate time for counsel to honour commitments undertaken before subordinate Courts.