Lewis v. American Archives Ass'n

This is a motion brought by the defendant for a judgment pursuant to the CPLR (3211, subd. [a], par. 8) seeking the dismissal of the cause of action asserted against the defendant on the ground that this court does not have jurisdiction of the person of defendant.

The action itself seeks to recover the sum of $17,528.62 from defendant, a Delaware corporation not authorized to do business in this State. The action is based on a written contract of employment dated December 3, 1959 and amended March 8, 1960 between the plaintiff, an attorney having his office at Hudson Falls, Washington County,…