New York Court of Appeals
McKee Electric Company, Inc. v. Rauland-Borg Corporation
July 7, 196720 N.Y.2d 377
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of the complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction, holding that Rauland-Borg's contacts with New York were too infinitesimal to satisfy CPLR 302(a)(1) and that the alleged tortious act occurred in Illinois. The majority relied on Hanson v. Denckla and prior New York cases to define the minimum‑contact requirement. Justice Burke dissented, arguing that the contacts were sufficient to support jurisdiction. The court noted that the statute may be amended but, as written, does not permit jurisdiction here.