Oklahoma City v. Norton-Johnson Buick Motor Co.

This action was commenced in the district court of Oklahoma county by Norton-Johnson Buick Motor Company and 13 other plaintiffs against the city of Oklahoma City and John Watt, chief of police, wherein it was sought to enjoin the enforcement of a certain city ordinance. After hearing, the trial court entered the injunction as prayed for by plaintiffs, and defendants appealed.

The ordinance in question is Ordinance No. 4363, and provides that any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business, within Oklahoma City, of dealing in second-band or used automobiles, shall secure a license…