LARKIN v. G. I. DISTRIBS.


41 Misc.2d 165 (1961)

Leo A. Larkin, as Corporation Counsel of the City of New York, Plaintiff, v. G. I. Distributors, Inc., Defendant.

Supreme Court, Special and Trial Term, New York County.

December 15, 1961


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Leo A. Larkin, Corporation Counsel, plaintiff in person. Osmond K. Fraenkel for defendant.


SAMUEL C. COLEMAN, J.

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