New York Court of Appeals

Domineco Surace, Respondents v. Sam Danna, Appellant, Impleaded With Another

May 1, 1928248 N.Y. 18

Summary

The Court held that money already paid to a workman under the Workmen's Compensation Law is exempt from execution, reversing the Appellate Division and affirming the protective purpose of the statute. Justice O’Brien dissented, arguing the exemption applies only to compensation still in the custody of the State or employer.