Stephens v. Henderson

On July 5, 1887, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Cartersville passed an ordinance creating- the office of inspector of domestic wines. It was made the duty of this officer to inspect all wines offered for sale in the City of Cartersville, “ and see that said wines are pure and unadulterated and not injurious to health, and in merchantable condition.” It was also provided that all persons offering wines for sale in the city should first notify the inspector and have such wines examined in accordance with the terms of the ordinance. The ordinance also fixed the fees of the inspector and…