New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. Bernard F. Kass
July 2, 196925 N.Y.2d 123
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals reversed Bernard F. Kass's conviction and ordered a new trial. The court held that the prosecutor's cross‑examination question about alleged diamond misappropriation was permissible because it was asked in good faith and had a factual basis, but reversed the judgment because Kass was misled about receiving original notes of Sergeant Hoelzer, violating evidentiary rules. A concurring opinion argued the cross‑examination question was improper.