American Shuffleboard & Music Corp. v. City of Springfield

The defendant appeals from an order of the circuit court finding section 15.8.1 of the Springfield City Code unconstitutional and enjoining enforcement of the aforesaid provision.

The plaintiff is an Illinois corporation whose principal business is the operation of coin-operated amusement devices. Plaintiff currently operates these devices in several communities located in northern and central Illinois. On December 17, 1974, plaintiff filed an “Application for Operator’s License” with the office of the city clerk of the city of Springfield. The application stated that plaintiff wished to…