LaPlaca v. Hutcheson

In this action for personal injuries arising out of the alleged negligent use of the highways of the State of New York by the defendants, nonresidents of the State, the defendant John Martin Hutcheson moves to dismiss the complaint on the ground that the Monroe County Court does not have jurisdiction of the person of such defendant.

Service of the summons was made upon the defendant pursuant to section 52 of the "Vehicle and Traffic Law as amended. This section, providing for the mechanics of service by the service of a copy of the summons by mail upon the Secretary of State at his office in…