On a trial calendar call, the defendant moved for the dismissal of this action on the ground that the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain it. As the demand for judgment on the face of the summons was for an amount in excess of the limit authorized for the Municipal Court (N. Y. City Mun. Ct. Code, § 6), the motion was granted. The defendant thereupon requested the court to award him costs. Decision was reserved on this motion...
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