Civil Court Building – 111 Centre Street..04071 Decision of the Day: Canada-Based Defendant Had Virtual Office in New York, Giving Court Jurisdiction
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October 07, 2024 at 09:30 AM
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Civil Procedure
Plaintiff, a Canadian resident, commenced an action against defendant, another Canadian resident in Manhattan's small claims court. Plaintiff moved to amend the caption to add additional defendants and defendant moved to dismiss the complaint due to subject matter and personal jurisdiction.
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