City of St. Louis v. Maloy

DOWD, Presiding Judge.

In this court tried case, defendant Leonard Maloy was convicted of violating Section 395.060(c) of Ordinance 52328 of the City of St. Louis which makes it unlawful for a property owner to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, or nationality, in the use or management of a housing accommodation. Defendant was fined $50.00 and costs. Defendant appeals.

The record discloses that defendant and his wife are owners of a two-family flat located at 3918 Pennsylvania in the City of St. Louis. Defendant and his wife lived in three rooms downstairs and in March, 1970, rented…