City of Miami Beach v. Tanner

I believe there is conflict between the decision in this case and the decisions in the cases of City of Pensacola v. King (Fla. 1950), 47 So.2d 317, and Mercury Cab Owners Ass’n v. Miami Beach Air Transport, *515Inc. (Fla.), 77 So.2d 837. In the City of Pensacola case it was held the City of Pensacola could be given the power by special act and because of the latitude provided in F.S. Chapter 323, F.S.A., the motor carrier regulations administered by the Florida Public Service Commission, to regulate for hire taxicabs within the “suburban territory immediately adjacent” the City. In the instant…