Kelsey v. Pfaudler Process Fermentation Co.
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Monroe county. Action by Edward J. Kelsey against the Pfaudler Process Fermentation Company, to recover a statutory penalty. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBradley, J.
At the time in question the plaintiff was a stockholder of the defendant, a corporation created pursuant to the general act authorizing the formation of corporations for manufacturing, mining, mechanical, or chemical purposes. This action was brought to recover a penalty alleged to-have been incurred by the defendant by its refusal or neglect to exhibit to the-plaintiff a certain .book in violation of the statute, which provides that such ; book shall be kept at the office of the company, and during the usual business hours of the day, on every day except Sunday and the Fourth of July, shall…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Monterey, Cooper's Plains, Painted Post & Corning Plank Road Co. v. ChamberlainNew York Court of Appeals · 1865
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