Avdel Corporation v. Mecure

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Proctor, J.

This case involves the question whether our courts may constitutionally obtain in personam jurisdiction over a New York resident.

Plaintiff, a New Jersey corporation, sued to recover from the defendant Meeure, individually and trading as Meeure Corporation, $1,713.50 allegedly due on a book account for materials sold and delivered. Defendant’s residence and his company are both located in the State of New York. Service of process was made by mail and supported by an affidavit of diligent inquiry pursuant to B. B. 4:T-4(j), now B. 4:4-4 (e),…