Vinsonhaler v. People

Appellant was convicted of violating an ordinance of the town of Wellington. The cause was tried to a jury, with the result that he was found guilty, and a fine of $300.00 assessed by the jury. No question is raised regarding the authority of the jury to assess the fine, which was afterwards imposed by the court. At the trial counsel for appellant objected to the introduction of the ordinance under which he was being proceeded against upon grounds among which was one to the effect that it was void because it contained provisions 'not within the power of the town to enact. The provisions…