Sinram v. Wa Ken Construction & Realty Corp.

This is a motion for an order compelling plaintiff to accept the amended answer of the defendant Wa Ken Construction & Realty Corp., verified by one of the directors of the defendant corporation. The answer was returned by plaintiff on the ground that it was not verified in that the verification was made by a director and not an officer of the corporation. Rule 99 of the Rules of Civil Practice states: “ 1. If the party be a domestic corporation, the verification must be made by an officer thereof which shall be deemed a verification by the party.” The problem presented, therefore, is whether…