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In re Hang Kie

California Supreme Court

Decided March 24, 1886No. 20122PublishedCited by 12 opinions

Application for a writ of habeas corpus. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.

1Opinion of the CourtMorrison, C. J.

Petitioner complains that he is unlawfully restrained of his liberty, because the ordinance under which he was arrested and imprisoned is unlawful and void.

On the second day of July, 1885, the board of trustees of the city of Modesto passed an ordinance in the following language:—

“It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, maintain, or carry on the business óf a public laundry or wash-house where articles are washed and cleansed for hire, within the city of Modesto, except within that part of the city which lies west -of the railroad track and south of G- Street.”

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2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Barbier v. ConnollySupreme Court of the United States · 1884
  2. Soon Hing v. CrowleySupreme Court of the United States · 1885
  3. Ex parte MoynierCalifornia Supreme Court · 1884
  4. Ex parte Chin YanCalifornia Supreme Court · 1882

3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Miller v. Board of Public Works of Los AngelesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1925
  2. HFH, LTD. v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1975
  3. Commonwealth v. MaletskyMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1909
  4. Ex Parte Quong WoCalifornia Supreme Court · 1911
  5. Boyd v. City of Sierra MadreCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1919

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