Legal Opinion · Dissent

People v. Silverman

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided July 2, 1937Published

1DissentJohnston, J.

I join in the decision about to be made as to the defendants Kleinman and Silverman. I also agree that the judgment against defendant Singer must be reversed. I dissent, however, from so much of the decision as orders a new trial as to Singer and vote to dismiss the indictment as to him. Except as hereinafter indicated, I share the views expressed in the opinion of the learned presiding justice.

Concededly the testimony of Anzalone is the crux of the case against Singer. If it were true and not corroborated, the People’s case falls. If it were untrue, the judgment against Singer should be…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Matter of CaseNew York Court of Appeals · 1915
  2. People v. . DixonNew York Court of Appeals · 1921
  3. People v. . LedwonNew York Court of Appeals · 1897
  4. People v. CrumNew York Court of Appeals · 1936
  5. People v. . OwensNew York Court of Appeals · 1896

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