People v. Erie Railway Co.
New York Supreme Court
This action was brought by the Attorney General upon leave granted by a justice of this court, residing in the first district, pursuant to section- 430 of the Code of Procedure. The attorney general was directed to bring the action in Broome County where a special term of the court was in session. It was brought for the purpose of vacating or annulling the existence of the defendant as a corporation.
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This action was brought by the Attorney General upon leave granted by a justice of this court, residing in the first district, pursuant to section- 430 of the Code of Procedure. The attorney general was directed to bring the action in Broome County where a special term of the court was in session. It was brought for the purpose of vacating or annulling the existence of the defendant as a corporation. The plaintiff’s (upon an order to show cause granted at a special term in another district) made a motion for an injunction and receiver.
1Opinion of the CourtBalcom, J.
This action is brought by the attorney general in the name of the people of the state, on leave granted by a. justice of this court. The place of trial is Broome County.
The action is- authorized by section 430 of the Code, which provides, among other things, that an action may be brought by the attorney general, in the name of the people of the state, on leave granted by the supreme court,' or a. judge thereof, for the purpose of vacating the charter or annulling the existence of a corporation, other than municipal, whenever such' corporation shall do or omit to do certain acts; among which…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Howe v. DeuelNew York Supreme Court · 1865
3Cited by3 opinions
- Denike v. New York & Rosendale Lime & Cement Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1880
- In re Schuyler Steam Tow-Boat Co.New York Supreme Court · 1892
- Ramsey v. Erie Railway Co.New York Supreme Court · 1869