Legal Opinion
In re Kenney
New York Supreme Court
Decided June 8, 1927PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLevy, J.
The petitioners have been subpoenaed by the Attorney-General of the State to testify in regard to matters relating to the practices of one George Graham Rice with respect to the issue, negotiation and sale of certain securities within the State. The subpoenas have been issued apparently under the authority of section 352 of the General Business Law (added by Laws of 1921, chap. 649, as amd. by Laws of 1927, chap. 365), a part of what is commonly known as the Martin Act. That provision grants the Attorney-General power to make an investigation of fraudulent practices in the purchase or sale of…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Dunham v. OttingerNew York Court of Appeals · 1926
- Lamport v. . SmedleyNew York Court of Appeals · 1914
- In re ReisNew York Supreme Court · 1927
3Cited by3 opinions
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