New York Court of Appeals

Corrine M. Henderson, Respondent v. Earl H. Henderson, Appellant

March 27, 1928247 N.Y. 428

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's decree, holding that the Supreme Court had jurisdiction over the defendant because his attorney’s conduct amounted to a general appearance, despite the lack of personal service in the state. The Court reasoned that participation in the merits estops a defendant from contesting jurisdiction.