People v. Perfecto Chemical Co.

Freschi, J.:

This is a motion to vacate and set aside a judgment of conviction, adjudging the defendant corporation guilty of a violation of the Sanitary Code and imposing a fine of $250, which judgment was entered after the taking of proof by this court upon the default of the defendant to appear either by any of its duly constituted officers or by counsel. At no time, after the filing of the information herein has there been any appearance by the corporation.

This motion necessitates an examination of the law as to the method of acquiring jurisdiction over a corporation and relative to all…