Norris v. Mayor of Thomson
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Certiorari; from McDuffie superior eourt—Judge H. C.' Hammond. October 19, 1914.
1Opinion of the CourtWade, 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.” Wynne v. Atlanta, 10 Ga. App. 818 (74 S. E. 286). And where the charter of a municipality does not expressly so provide, it can not be said that a petty offender, charged with the violation of one of its ordinances, was not accorded a fair trial, with due process of law,…
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