D. M. C. Corp v. Shriver

This case presents the issue of whether a bill introduced into the Legislature is required to contain more than the title at the time it passes first and second readings in order to comply with Article 2, Section 18, of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.

On February 4, 1970, Senate Bill No. 1738 was introduced, containing only a title in words and figures as follows:

Senate Bill No. 1738 By Ayres

An Act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-2017 relating to lotteries and the penalty for engaging therein.

*666On February 4, 1970, tbis bill, as introduced, passed first rea,ding; passed…