Kurland v. Chernobil

In September, 1929, plaintiffs were injured in a collision between automobiles operated in this State respectively by defendants Chernobil and Lehmann. Shortly thereafter this action was instituted and, although Lehmann was then a resident of this State, Chernobil was made sole party defendant. After Lehmann had become a resident of California, section 52-a of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Cons. Laws, ch. 71) was enacted and on March 27, 1931, it became effective. A month later Lehmann was named as defendant in a supplemental summons and complaint and a copy was served upon the Secretary of…