New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Appellant v. Clarence A. Crane, Respondent
February 25, 1915214 N.Y. 154
Summary
The Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of a contractor for violating Section 14 of the New York Labor Law, holding that the statute's preference for U.S. citizens in public‑works employment does not violate the Fourteenth Amendment, the New York Constitution, or any treaty with foreign nations. The decision was joined by two concurring opinions and opposed by a dissent.