City of Mayfield v. Carter Hardware Co.

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Clay

Reversing.

The Carter Hardware Company, a corporation doing business in the city of Mayfield, and owning and operating an automobile on the streets of the city, was fined in the police court for its failure to procure an automobile license as required by ordinance. On appeal to the circuit court the ordinance was held invalid. The city appeals.

The ordinance is as. follows:

“An ordinance imposing a licence tax upon all persons, firms and corporations owning and operating automobiles and motorcycles in the city of Mayfield, Ky.

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