Day v. Klein

This case involves the validity of a “Green River” ordinance of the City of Gulfport, making it unlawful for transient vendors to go in and upon private residences, and in and upon private property and buildings other than residences, without first having been requested or invited to do so by the owner or occupant, for the purpose of soliciting orders for the sale of goods or selling the same. We hold that the ordinance is valid as it applies to soliciting in private residences, but is invalid as to property and buildings other than residences, which includes primarily business offices and…