Alexander v. City of Atlanta

The plaintiff in error was tried before the recorder of the City of Atlanta, charged with a violation of a municipal ordinance under which it was made unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to conduct or carry on any business in the City of Atlanta by means of any wheel or similar device in which the elements of chance are used for the purpose of attracting trade. The case was tried upon an agreed statement of facts, and the trial resulted in the conviction of the accused. On certiorari the superior court affirmed the judgment of the recorder.

Two defenses are presented by the writ of…