Arthur J. Olsen Pianos, Inc. v. Kyle

This »is an action to recover damages arising out of an automobile accident occurring in this State, the defendant being a resident of Connecticut. The defendant moves to dismiss the complaint on the ground that the County Court has no jurisdiction over him.

The Constitution of New York State prohibits the Legislature from extending the jurisdiction of the County Court to defend*400ants who are nonresidents of the State (art. VI, § 11). Section 52 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, as amended, gives to any court in the State, having jurisdiction of the subject matter, jurisdiction also of…