People v. Pierson
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from court of general sessions, New York county. An appeal by Frank A. Pierson from a judgment entered against him upon the verdict of a jury convicting him of a violation of Laws H. Y. 1887, c. 720.
1Opinion of the CourtBarrett, J.
This appeal brings up the question whether the city of Hew York is excepted from the operation of chapter 720 of the Laws of 1887, entitled “An act to provide fire-escapes in hotels,” commonly known as the “Hope Act.” The appellant claims such exemption under section 499 of the consolidation act, as amended by chapter 566 of the Laws of 1887. The latter amendment was passed on the 15th day of June, and was made to take effect 20 days thereafter, while chapter 720 was passed on the 25th day of June, and took effect immediately. Chapter 720 is a general law, on its face applicable to the whole…
2Cited by1 opinion
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