City of Chicago v. Hastings Express Co.

This is an appeal from the municipal court of Chicago to review a judgment of that court finding appellants guilty of the violation of section 2063 of the municipal ordinances of the city of Chicago, hereinafter referred to as the “wheel tax” ordinance, and assessing a fine of $25. The trial judge has certified that the validity of a municipal ordinance is involved and that, in his opinion, the cause should be appealed directly to this court.

The facts as stipulated are, in substance, that the defendant the Hastings Express Company, a corporation, is authorized by its charter to engage in the…