Backus v. Severn

This is an action for negligence. It is brought by plaintiff, a resident of the State of New York, against the defendant, a resident of the State of Connecticut. The accident occurred on the 28th day of April, 1918, near Darien, Conn. The action was not commenced until May 25, 1922, over four years after the date of the accident. The stipulated facts disclose that *777both plaintiff and defendant, at all times since April, 1918, have remained residents of their respective States. Defendant in his answer pleads that plaintiff’s action has been barred by the Statute of Limitations.

As the action…