Flint v. City Council of Augusta

Bell, Justice.

In their petition as amended the plaintiffs alleged, that they were registered and licensed barbers engaged in business as such in the City of Augusta; that in April, 1940, the city council passed an ordinance fixing hours of work, minimum prices for service, and otherwise regulating such business in the city; that the ordinance created a “city barber board” to administer its provisions; and that on June 6, 1940, this board caused notice to be published in a designated newspaper, stating that “Beginning Monday June 17, 1940, all barher-shops will comply with this law,” and…