Rothstein v. Autourist A/S

This action was begun by attachment, on a complaint which originally contained only one cause of action for $10,205. Defendant, a foreign corporation, made a motion under section 237-a of the Civil Practice Act to vacate the service of the summons and to vacate the warrant of attachment. That motion was denied and the Appellate Division affirmed the denial. (37 Misc 2d 683, affd. 18 A D 2d 1140.)

Thereupon defendant served an answer reiterating its objection to jurisdiction and also answering on the merits. Plaintiff then served an amended complaint as of right, adding second and third causes…