Skyer v. Williamson

This action was brought pursuant to the provisions of section 52 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York. The defendant is a non-resident and service upon him, if valid, was made pursuant to the aforesaid statute. While section 52 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law does not specify in what court such actions may be commenced and brought, nevertheless the jurisdiction of the County Court is limited and in no way was it ever given jurisdiction over non-residents. All of the cases cited by the attorney for the." plaintiff are cases involving the City Court ,of Néw York city or the…