General

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Leo David Cohen and Jack Cohen, Appellants

280 A.D. 770·New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division·1952·NY

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Opinion

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Leo David Cohen and Jack Cohen, Appellants. [MAJORITY] Judgment reversed, the information dismissed and the fines remitted upon the ground that the guilt of the defendants was not established beyond a reasonable doubt. Present — Peek, P. J., Dore, Cohn, Van Yoorhis and Heffernan, JJ.; Heffernan, J., dissents and votes to affirm.

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