II. Present: Senator Dr. Rothenberger, Local Court Judge Dr. Schwarz, Presiding Judge Korn of the District Court, Judge Dr. F. Priess of the District Court of Appeal
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The senator [the defendant Rothenberger] reported that the question of the Armenrecht[352] concerning Jews has come into the foreground again. With the district court there were two cases pending. He requested that contacts with the judges of the district court and of the local court be taken up at once so that a uniform line is followed to the effect that the Jews be denied the benefits of the Armenrecht. It would be entirely out of the question that Jews be granted the benefits of the Armenrecht subsequent to the present development. This would apply especially to Jews who had been evacuated, but in his opinion also to those who had not been evacuated. With regard to the matter it had to be considered whether or not any material claims of the Jews could still be answered in the affirmative. Concerning this question, it might, however, be practical to maintain a certain reserve.
Presiding Judge Korn of the district court had raised certain objections to the denial, because up to now it was lacking any legal basis.
Hamburg, 27 January 1942
For information—1. To Councillor of the Local Court for information and further action (with regard to II)
2. To High Judicial Inspector Bellair for further action 27 January 1942
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