People v. Metzkin

New York Court of Appeals
People v. Metzkin, 10 N.Y.2d 983 (N.Y. 1961)
180 N.E.2d 254

People v. Metzkin

Opinion of the Court

Judgment reversed, fine remitted and complaint dismissed, on the ground that the guilt of this defendant was not established beyond a reasonable doubt. Section 492 of the New York City *985Charter reasonably construed is not unconstitutional and prima facie a violation thereof was shown by proof that defendant refused to permit this inspection by a city fireman. However, when it appeared that in the recent past there had been a large number of such inspections of these same premises by firemen, proof was required that there was necessity or reason for still another such inspection. No opinion.

Concur: Chief Judge Desmond and Judges Dye, Fuld, Froessel, Van Voorhis, Burke and Foster.

Reference

Full Case Name
The People of the State of New York v. Sam Metzkin
Status
Published