New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Hugh B. Gillson, Appellant

June 5, 1888109 N.Y. 389

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the conviction of Hugh B. Gillson, holding that § 335A of the Penal Code, which prohibited the sale of food with any accompanying gift, is unconstitutional as it violates due process and is not a valid exercise of the police power.