Legal Opinion
Wynne v. City of Atlanta
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided March 19, 1912No. 3971PublishedCited by 4 opinions
Certiorari; from Fulton superior court — Judge Pendleton.
1Opinion of the CourtPottle, J.
1. Unless there is something in the charter to the contrary, it is not necessary that a person accused of a violation of a municipal ordinance shall be furnished with a written accusation or statement of the charge made against him. It is sufficient if he be informed of the charge and be' given an opportunity to defend. Pearson v. Wimbish, 124 Ga. 710 (52 S. E. 751, 4 Ann. Cas. 501) ; Venable v. Atlanta, 7 Ga. App. 190 (66 S. E. 489).
2. 'A violation of a municipal ordinance prohibiting the keeping of intoxicating liquors for unlawful sale is shown by proof of possession and sale of such…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Pearson v. WimbishSupreme Court of Georgia · 1906
- Sawyer v. City of BlakelyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1907
- Venable v. City of AtlantaCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1909
- Stradley v. City of AtlantaCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1910
3Cited by4 opinions
- Norris v. Mayor of ThomsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1914
- Porter v. City of AtlantaCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1916
- Cosby v. City of WashingtonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1945
- Vaughner v. City of AtlantaCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1941