Incorporated Town of Decatur v. Gould
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Decatur District Court. — H. K. Evans, Judge. Defendant was convicted of violating an ordinance of the town of Decatur, and appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtStevens, J.
The defendant was convicted, in the mayor’s court of the incorporated town of Decatur, of violating an ordinance of said town, limiting the speed of automobiles upon its streets to 10 miles per hour. Upon appeal to the district court, he was again convicted, and now appeals to this court from a judgment thereon, imposing a fine of $25 and costs. The principal contention of counsel for appellant is that the ordinance, the violation of which is charged, is invalid. The ground upon which the legality of the ordinance is challenged is that the town council did not comply with the provisions and…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- Brooks v. Incorporated Town of BrooklynSupreme Court of Iowa · 1910
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