Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Abe Kassab, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1942-01-23
Citations: 263 A.D. 859
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Abe Kassab, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 263
Pages: 859–859

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Abe Kassab, Appellant.

Opinion:
Judgment reversed, complaint dismissed and fine remitted on the ground that it does not appear beyond a reasonable doubt that the advertisement was calculated .to deceive. Present — Martin, P. J., O'Malley, Townley, Glennon and Untermyer, JJ.; Martin, P. J., and O'Malley, J., dissent and vote to affirm on the ground that the representation that " Swiss sheer " handerchiefs were included in the linen sale was calculated to deceive the average person into believ- ' ing that such goods were linen and the advertisement was clearly intended to mislead the public.