Lewis v. City of Bluefield

Maxwell, Judge:

This case brings in question the validity of a revenue ordinance of the City of Bluefield. At the plaintiffs’ instance, the circuit court enjoined the enforcement of the ordinance as to them. The city appealed.

The ordinance was passed June 25, 1935. The title and pertinent portions of the text are as follows:

“An ordinance for the assessment, payment and collection of license taxes on the business and privilege of selling at retail and delivering coal or coke, or taking orders to purchase and deliver coal or coke within the corporate limits of the City of Bluefield.

“Be it…