Legal Opinion
Stratton v. Wylie
New York Supreme Court
Decided August 14, 1956PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the CourtCharles M. Hughes, J.
This is a proceeding brought on by an order to show cause why the respondent, Robert Wylie, should not be adjudged in contempt of the Supreme Court and be punished for such contempt. The proceeding is brought pursuant to section 406 of the Civil Practice Act. The facts upon which the proceeding was brought are set forth in the affidavits of the parties to this action.
The complainant, Samuel S. Stratton, Mayor of the City of Schenectady, undertook an investigation relative to the Police Department of the city. This investigation was carried on pursuant to section 42 of the Optional City…
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