Gruber v. Wilson

Crane, Ch. J.

The plaintiff, a resident of the city of Yonkers, brought suit in the City Court of Yonkers against the defendants, Wilbur F. Wilson and Franklin Wilson, to recover for damage to his automobile, which he alleges was caused by the defendant Franklin Wilson in operating another car. Both of the Wilsons were residents of Connecticut. Wilbur F. Wilson was not served, but Franklin Wilson, the operator of the car causing damage, was served, pursuant to section 52 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Cons. Laws, ch. 71); that is, a copy of the summons and complaint was left with the…