Killingbeck v. Garment Center Capitol, Inc.

The controversy is submitted upon facts stipulated between the parties pursuant to sections 546-548 of the Civil Practice Act.

The defendant owns and operates three loft buildings in the city of New York. It employs elevator operators, porters, watchmen, mechanics, engineers, carpenters, supervisors and clerks to service and maintain its buildings. These employees are hired, paid and controlled by the defendant and subject to discharge only by the defendant. The defendant leases its premises to various manufacturers of ladies’ garments, most of whom import raw materials from other States and…