State Ex Rel. Arthur Kudner, Inc. v. Lee

This case grows out of a contract between Arthur Kudner, Inc., and a New York company for lithographing some booklets to be used for advertising citrus fruits. The question raised turns on whether or not the booklets were “printing” as contemplated by Chapter 14824, Acts of 1931. The majority opinion answers this question in the affirmative which requires that such contracts be let to firms within the State.

I do not think this conclusion is warranted by reason, law, or morals. Chapter 14824, Acts of 1931, is limited in application to certain printing contracts. The Florida Citrus Commission…