City of Chicago v. Waters

Shaw, J., and StonS, C. J.,

dissenting:

In our opinion the ordinance set forth in the foregoing opinion is unreasonable and should be held void. It shows on its face that it is cleverly designed for the purpose of conferring' a monopoly in the coal business upon dealers residing within the city of Chicago, to the exclusion of other citizens residing outside of that city who have an entirely lawful right to sell to persons who live within the corporate limits. This is apparent from the requirement that the empty wagon or truck must be weighed before the load is delivered to the purchaser. We…