February 18, 2009

Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Practice point: A motor vehicle licensee must notify the Commissioner within 10 days of a change of residence,pursuant to § 505(5).

Practitioners should note that a party who fails to comply with this provision is estopped from challenging the propriety of service made to the previous address of record.

Case: Walker v. Reyes, NY Slip Op 00678 (2d Dept. 2009)

The opinion is here.

Tomorrow’s issue: Family Law.