ELR Citation: ELR 20268
No(s). 35686 (2d Cir. Mar 26, 1971)

Manufacturer of crocodile skin shoes barred by New York State's Mason Act—designed to protect endangered species—from selling its wares in that state is not entitled to have three-judge federal district court hear its argument that the Act, as applied, violates the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, since no substantial constitutional issue is raised.

Counsel for Plaintiff:
Joseph L. Forscher
Glassman & Elias
132 W. 31st St.
New York, NY
(212) 736-0026

Counsel for Henry A. Diamond, Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State of New York:
Thomas F. Harrison Assistant Attorney General
The Capitol
Albany, NY