Legal Opinion
People v. Sterling
New York Supreme Court
Decided January 28, 1927PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAngell, J.
The motion to dismiss the complaint is on the ground that it fails to state a cause of action. The cause of action which the complaint attempts to set forth is a violation of section 61-a of the Conservation Law, being chapter 512 of the Laws of 1924, which reads as follows:
“ § 61-a. Use of signs and billboards restricted. In order to conserve the natural beauty of the Adirondack park by preserving and regulating it for public uses for the resort of the public for recreation, pleasure, air, light and enjoyment by keeping it open, clean and in good order for the welfare of society, and to…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Matter of Application of JacobsNew York Court of Appeals · 1885
- Matter of Wulfsohn v. BurdenNew York Court of Appeals · 1925
- People Ex Rel. M. Wineburgh Advertising Co. v. MurphyNew York Court of Appeals · 1909
- Rhodes v. . Sperry Hutchinson Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1908
3Cited by3 opinions
- Mayor and City Council of Baltimore v. Mano SwartzCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1973
- People v. SterlingNew York Supreme Court · 1928
- People v. SterlingNew York Supreme Court · 1938