Praete v. Adams

The plaintiff, a resident of the city of New Rochelle, has brought an action in the City Court of New Rochelle against the defendant to recover damage to his automobile, which he alleges was caused by the negligence of the defendant in operating another car in the State of New York. The defendant is a resident of the State of New Jersey, and he was served, pursuant to section 52 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, by the service of a copy of the summons and complaint upon the Secretary of State, at his office in New York city, and by service of a copy of the summons and complaint, together with…