Lochner v. NY (1905)

Question 1

Lochner v. NY (1905)
Facts

Answer 1

1897 NY law prohibited bakeries from requiring more than 60 hours work per week
state police powers

Question 2

Lochner v. NY (1905)
Issue

Answer 2

Does the max work hour law violate the liberty protections in the 14th amendment due process clause?

Question 3

Lochner v. NY (1905)
Ruling

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Lochner v. NY (1905)
Majority (Peckham)

Answer 4

fair, reasonable and appropriate
no valid purpose
bread is not a health or safety concern
unreasonable law
“grown and intelligent men” can contract

Question 5

Lochner v. NY (1905)
Dissent (Harlan)

Answer 5

state has wide discretion
court substituting its view
burden on the employer (not state)
concern for worker’s well-being
wisdom of law not for us to decide

Question 6

Lochner v. NY (1905)
Dissent (Holmes)

Answer 6

14th does not enact laissez-faire
vaccination and mining laws
regulation is rational and fair