New York City Transit Authority v. Loos

This is an application by the New York City Transit Authority to adjudge Frank A. Zelano, executive secretary of Motormen’s Benevolent Association, Inc., guilty of contempt of court and to punish him therefor. The contempt charged is based upon Zelano’s alleged activities in connection with the pending subway strike, which are claimed to violate an order of Mr. Justice Lupiano, dated July 27, 1956. Zelano makes a cross motion for a jury trial of the contempt charge.

Zelano’s claim that he has a statutory right to a jury trial is based upon the provisions of section 753-a of the Judiciary Law…