Maryland Theatrical Corp. v. Brennan

The bill in this case is filed by a theatrical corporation which, in connection with its theatre, operates a hall in the City of Baltimore, in which dances are conducted. The defendant is the Secretary of the Police Commissioner of the City of Baltimore. The purpose of the complaint is to prevent the enforcement of a certain public local law against the complainant. Under this law, the complainant is required by the Police Commissioner to secure a license for each and every night’s dance at a charge of $5 a night, to be paid to his secretary. The contention is made that the law is…