Norris v. Arone

In an action brought by resident plaintiffs of the City of White Plains against an individual and corporate resident of Connecticut to recover damages arising from an automobile accident which occurred in Columbia County, New York, service of process on defendants was effected personally outside the State.

This action was commenced in January, 1965, before the effective date of the Uniform City Court Act (April 1, 1965).

Plaintiffs move to dismiss defendants’ affirmative defense, which alleges the City Court of White Plains is without jurisdiction of the subject matter of the action.

The City…