The City of Chicago v. Barnett

Upon a complaint filed by the city of Chicago in the municipal court, the appellant, Joseph Barnett, was tried, convicted and fined for violating a city ordinance requiring the licensing of insurance brokers. The complaint charged, and appellant’s answer admitted, that on April 9, 1948, Barnett conducted, operated and carried on the business of an insurance broker without first having obtained a license, in violation of chapter 113, section 10, of the Municipal Code of Chicago.

Chapter 113 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is an ordinance entitled “Brokers.” Section 10 of the ordinance provides…