People v. Riksen

Defendant was charged with violating the hawkers and peddlers ordinance of the city of Ann Arbor. Complaint was made and filed with the justice of the peace of Ann Arbor and warrant was issued on said complaint under which the defendant was arrested. Defendant was convicted and ordered to pay a fine and costs. He appealed the conviction to the circuit court; and upon proceedings therein the defendant was held not guilty and was discharged on the ground that the ordinance was unconstitutional.

Thereafter, the people of the city of Ann Arbor made application to this court for leave to appeal…