Legal Opinion · Dissent

In re Downing

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

Decided January 10, 1940Published

1Dissent

Hill, P. J. (dissenting).

I favor an annulment of the determination. An argument, plausible at least if not more, may be advanced that petitioner was an employee of Linden Farms under the doctrine of Matter of Glielmi v. Netherlands Dairy Co., Inc. (254 N. Y. 60). Petitioner lost his employment and with commendatory energy sought to develop a business of his own. If he violated the statute by selling milk without a license, it was an unintentional violation. The health authorities of the city of New York have certified that he conducted Ms business in a clean, wholesome manner.

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2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Matter of Glielmi v. Netherland Dairy Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1930
  2. In Re Laying Out of a Town Highway in the Town of BallstonNew York Court of Appeals · 1939

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