Hyde v. Vinolas

The action is for damages for breach of a written agreement. During plaintiff’s examination as a witness the court interrupted to inquire whether or not plaintiff intended to prove that he was licensed under section 172 of the General Business Law, which requires a license for the conduct of an employment agency. Plaintiff conceded that he had not obtained such a license. The court thereupon dismissed the complaint.

The defendants are actors. It is contended by appellant that the contract comes within subdivision 4 of section 171 of the General Business Law, as amended by chapter 770 of the…