Bernheimer v. City of Leadville

Pattison, C.

It appears from the record in this case that on September 2, 1885, plaintiff in error was arrested for the violation of section 10, chapter 11, of an ordinance of the city of Leadville. The offense charged was that plaintiff in error “ did engage in, pursue and carry on the business and occupation of an insurance broker, without first having obtained a license from the city of Leadville, as required by the ordinances,” etc. He was duly tried by the police magistrate, adjudged to be guilty, and fined $13 and costs. Subsequently, upon appeal to the county court of Lake county, a new…