Dellinger v. Arkansas State Board of Optometry

This is an action to enjoin Melford E. Dellinger, Joseph Zeman and Dr. Phil Thomas * from violating Act 94 of 1941 — a statute governing the practice of optometry. Dellinger is the owner of Mel-ford’s Jewelers & Opticians, and Zeman is the manager. The testimony shows that customers entering Melford’s to obtain eyeglasses are referred to Dr. Thomas, a physician having his office in a neighboring building in Little Rock. In some instances a deposit upon the price of the glasses is taken before the customer leaves Melford’s. Dr. Thomas then examines the patient’s eyes and prescribes glasses…