Lochner v. New York voided a state law establishing ten hours per day, or sixty per week, as the maximum hours of work for bakers, claiming that it infringed on individual freedom.

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Lochner v. New York (1905) was a landmark Supreme Court case where the Court struck down a New York law setting maximum working hours for bakers, ruling it interfered with the freedom of contract between employers and employees under the 14th Amendment.

Lochner V New York Voided a State Law Establishing Ten Hours