FRANKLIN NAT. BANK v. NEW YORK

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Samuel O. Clark, Jr. argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief were F. Gloyd Awalt, W. V. T. Justis, Keith Kelly and Sidney Friedman.

By special leave of Court, Solicitor General Sobeloff argued the cause for the United States, as amicus curiae, urging reversal. With him on the brief were Assistant Attorney General Burger, Marvin E. Frankel and Melvin Richter.

Daniel M. Cohen, Assistant Attorney General of New York, argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief were Nathaniel L. Goldstein, Attorney General, and Wendell P. Brown, Solicitor General.

Peter Keber filed a brief for the New York State Bankers Association, as amicus curiae, urging reversal.

Fred N. Oliver and Michael F. McCarthy filed a brief for the Savings Banks Association of the State of New York, as amicus curiae, supporting appellee.