New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of Atlas Television Co., Inc. the City of New York, Appellant; Nathaniel H. Mandelker, Respondent
December 31, 1936273 N.Y. 51
Summary
The Court of Appeals held that the City of New York's claim for sales taxes under Local Law No. 24 is a sovereign tax claim and therefore entitled to priority over other creditors in an assignment for the benefit of creditors, reversing the Appellate Division and affirming the Special Term.