Thompson v. Van Lear
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Garland Chancery Court; Arphonzo Curr, Chancellor; 1. The act is not in conflict with the Constitution, either State or Federal. 39 ’Ark. 357 and cases cited. See, also, 50 La. Ann. 1358; 58 L. R. A. 925; 79 Pac.
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Appeal from Garland Chancery Court; Arphonzo Curr, Chancellor; 1. The act is not in conflict with the Constitution, either State or Federal. 39 ’Ark. 357 and cases cited. See, also, 50 La. Ann. 1358; 58 L. R. A. 925; 79 Pac. "706; 159 Ind. 211; 54 N. E. 862; 59 L. R. A. 190; 113 U. S. 27. It provides for due process of law, affects all alike who are similarly situated, and is not invalid on account of injust discrimination. 79 Pac. and 113 U. S. supra; 101 Ind. 564; 73 N. E. 1063. 2. It is within the police power of the State to prohibit all things hurtful to society, and to promote its…
1Opinion of the CourtRiddick, J.
This is an appeal from a judgment of the Garland Chancery Court enjoining the defendants, M. G. Thompson and others, from instituting any prosecution against the defendant, S. C. Van Lear, under the statute prohibiting physicians from soliciting patients through paid agents or drummers, and enjoining them from otherwise interfering with the business and practice of the plaintiff.
The facts are as follows: In 1903 the Legislature passed an act forbidding physicians and surgeons engaged in the practice of medicine to. solicit patients by agents. Acts 1903, p. 342. Congress, which claims…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Dent v. West VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1889
- In Re SawyerSupreme Court of the United States · 1888
- Hawker v. New YorkSupreme Court of the United States · 1898
- Davis & Farnum Manufacturing Co. v. Los AngelesSupreme Court of the United States · 1903
- Davis v. American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsNew York Court of Appeals · 1878
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