Padelford, Fay Co. v. Mayor Ald. City Savannah.
Supreme Court of Georgia
Certiorari in Chatham. Application refused by Judge Fleming, at Chambers, Dec. 21st, 1853. The City Council of the City of Savannah, passed the following Ordinance: “And be it farther ordained, that on the gross amount of sales of all negroes, goods, wares and merchandize, or other commodity, article or thing, sold within the corporate limits of the City of Savannah, by any person or persons whomsoever, upon or for a commission, premium, per cent-age or other profit, charged…
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Certiorari in Chatham. Application refused by Judge Fleming, at Chambers, Dec. 21st, 1853. The City Council of the City of Savannah, passed the following Ordinance: “And be it farther ordained, that on the gross amount of sales of all negroes, goods, wares and merchandize, or other commodity, article or thing, sold within the corporate limits of the City of Savannah, by any person or persons whomsoever, upon or for a commission, premium, per cent-age or other profit, charged or to be charged thereon, or on joint account, and when not included in the returns as stock in trade, and whether for…
1Opinion of the Court
By the Court.
Benning, J.,
delivering the opinion.
But a single question is presented for decision in this case; and that is, whether the Ordinance of the City Council of Savannah violates the Constitution of the United States.
The plaintiffs in error insist that it violates two of the provisions of the Constitution — that which declares that Congress shall have power “ To regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several States” ; and that which declares that “ No State shall, without the consent of the Congress, lay any imposts or duties on imports or exports, except what may be…
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