New York Court of Appeals
Joseph Peterson, Respondents v. Spartan Industries, Inc., Defendants, and Guard All Chemical Company…
March 28, 197433 N.Y.2d 463
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's order allowing the plaintiff to obtain discovery on the personal jurisdiction issue, holding that a prima facie showing of jurisdiction is not required before discovery may be ordered under CPLR 3211(d). The court noted the discovery notice was overly broad but allowed re‑application for a protective order.