People v. Tourists International, S. A.

These motions (one to dismiss a complaint and the other for judgment on the pleadings or, in the alternative, for summary judgment) arise out of two separate actions, each involving a different aspect of a comparatively recent business practice in the tourist and liquor industries. Although the parties are not the same, the actions involve common questions of law arising out of a single set of facts. Consequently, the motions are hereby consolidated.

The first action, brought by the Attorney-General in the name of the People of the State of New York against Tourists International, S. A.,…