Carples v. Cumberland Coal & Iron Co.

Martin, J.:

This is an action to recover $4,000 on a promissory note made by the defendant, a foreign corporation, organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. It has never secured permission or authority to do business in this State, although it maintains its main office at No. 149 Broadway, in the city and State of New York.

The action was commenced on the 8th day of April, 1924, by the service of a summons and complaint. A warrant of attachment issued and copies thereof were delivered by the sheriff to the secretary of defendant, George Rea, at No. 80 Maiden Lane, city and State of New…