Karsh v. Karsh

In this motion by the defendant, pursuant to CPLR 3211 (subd. [a], par. 8), to dismiss the complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction, a novel issue in the interpretation of the New York “long arm” statute, is presented which apparently has never been passed upon by the courts. The defendant is a resident of the State of Massachusetts, where he was served with process. Plaintiff contends that jurisdiction over defendant’s person was acquired by reason of alleged tortious acts committed by the defendant in this. State and by the transaction of business in this State by the defendant (CPLR…