City of Utica v. Blakeslee

A. H. Bailey, Co. J.

On the 3d of November, 1871, the common council of the city of Utica passed an ordinance to the effect that no person shall use, cause, or suffer to be used, any wagon, cart or other vehicle upon any paved or improved street within the city limits, to carry 4,000 pounds or upward, unless the tires upon such vehicle shall be at least four inches in width, or to carry over 2,000 pounds and less than 4,000 pounds, unless the tires shall be at least three inches in width, and imposing a penalty of fifteen dollars for each violation of said ordi*166nance. It also authorized the…