Samuels v. Couzens

In July, 1919, the common council of the city of Detroit adopted the following ordinance:

“An ordinance to regulate and license the business of selling jewelry, other than second-hand jewelry, in the city of Detroit.

“Section 1. No person, firm or corporation shall engage in the business of selling jewelry, other than second-hand jewelry, without first having obtained a license from the mayor of the city of Detroit.

“Sec. 2. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the business of selling jewelry shall make *605application in writing to the mayor of the city of Detroit, stating the…