Roman v. Lobe

Kelby, J.:

Section 440-a of the Real Property Law (added by Laws of 1922, chap. 672, as amd. by Laws of 1923, chap. 517, and since amd. by Laws of 1924, chap. 579) provides that on and after the 1st day of October, 1922, “ no person * * * shall engage in or follow the business or occupation of, or hold himself * * * out or act temporarily or otherwise as a real estate broker * * * in a city, or in a county adjoining a city having a population of one million or more, * * * without first procuring a license therefor as provided in this article.” By section 442-e thereof (added by Laws of 1922,…