Hoffman v. Oxford Developments, Inc.

In an action to recover damages for breach of contract, the appeal is from an order denying appellant’s motion to change the place of trial from New York County to Kings County. Appellant’s certificate of incorporation designates Kings County as the county wherein its principal office is located. Order reversed, with $10 costs and disbursements, and motion granted. The residence of a corporation, for venue purposes under section 182 of the Civil Practice Act, is in the county in which is located the corporation’s principal office as designated in the certificate of incorporation (Jonas…