Durand v. Lipman

Eder, J

The question presented on this motion is whether service of a irecept and petition in a summary proceeding upon the Secretary oi State is sufficient to give this court jurisdiction over a *2domestic corporation, so that a judgment for rent arising out of such summary proceeding may be entered against it.

Section 1421 of the Civil Practice Act prescribes the manner of service of a precept and petition.

“ The precept must be served as follows:

“ 1. By delivering to the person to whom it is directed, or, if it is directed to a corporation, to an officer of the corporation upon whom a summons…