City of Las Cruces v. Neff

COMPTON, Justice.

Appellees, defendants below, were charged in the Police Court of the City of Las Cruces of constructing and maintaining an advertising sign without a permit from the city in violation of Ordinance No. 388 of the city. Upon a hearing before the Police Judge, they were found guilty and a fine in the amount of $37.50 was assessed against them.

In due time, an appeal was taken to the District Court of Dona Ana County. When the city had presented its evidence in the district court, appellees moved for a dismissal of the case. The motion was sustained and from an order and judgment…