Gutkes v. New York Produce Exchange

Gaynor, J.:

Leaving out all adjectives and hard words, and summarizing much verbiage, the complaint alleges that the defendant corporation, The Eew York Produce Exchange, posted on its bulletin board in its building where merchants and traders congregate to do business, the following written notice concerning the plaintiff, a produce merchant, viz. :

“ Pursuant to the provisions of Section 36 of the by-laws, A. H. Gutkes of 90 Van Dyck Street, Brooklyn, is prohibited representation on the floor of the Exchange during the pleasure of the Board of Managers.

“Any member of the Exchange who shall…