Norfolk & Western Railway Co. v. Town of Suffolk
Supreme Court of Virginia
Error to a judgment of the Circuit Court of Nansemond county, affirming, on appeal, a judgment of the Mayor of the town of Suffolk, imposing a fine on the plaintiff in error for doing business in said town without a license.
1Opinion of the CourtWhittle, J.
This controversy involves the construction of section 18 of the charter of the town of Suffolk, and the validity of an ordinance passed in pursuance thereof, imposing a license tax of $50 on the plaintiff in error for the privilege of conducting its business in that town.
The language of the charter pertinent to this enquiry is as follows: “Whenever any business, trade, occupation, calling or any other thing is to be done within the town of Suffolk for which a State license is or may, under the Constitution of this State, or the Constitution and laws of the United States, be required, the…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- License Tax CasesSupreme Court of the United States · 1867
- Wiggins Ferry Co. v. East St. LouisSupreme Court of the United States · 1883
- Postal Telegraph Cable Co. v. CharlestonSupreme Court of the United States · 1894
- City of Norfolk v. Norfolk Landmark Publishing Co.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1898
- Home Ins. Co. v. City Council of AugustaSupreme Court of the United States · 1876
12 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by5 opinions
- Bradley & Co. v. City of RichmondSupreme Court of Virginia · 1910
- Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. v. City of Newport NewsSupreme Court of Virginia · 1955
- American Tobacco Co. v. City of DanvilleSupreme Court of Virginia · 1919
- Scottish Union & National Insurance v. City of WinchesterSupreme Court of Virginia · 1909
- Building Supplies Corp. v. JeffressCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1924