People v. Chatlos

I dissent and vote to reverse the conviction. The decision in this case affects eleven other cases adjourned in the Magistrates’ Court to await the judgment of this court.

The ordinance under consideration (Code of Ordinances of the City of New York, chap. 10, art. 11, § 150) has not, in my opinion, been violated.

*540The conviction here is based upon a stipulated statement of facts, which reads as follows:

“ 1. The defendant is charged with a violation of Section 150 of Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New York, in that he has failed to apply for permits for garages erected in…