Ex Parte Cross
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
From Smith County. Original application for habeas corpus for discharge from custody for a violation of a municipal ordinance against obstructing streets. The opinion states the case.
1Opinion of the Court
DAVIDSON", Presiding Judge.
Applicant was arrested for violating a city ordinance of the town of Troupe, in Siúith County. This ordinance, among other things, provides a punishment for the obstruction of its streets, with a penalty annexed not in excess of a fine of $25. Each twenty-four hours while the obstruction remains- is a separate offense. One of the applicant’s contentions is that this ordinance is void, because in conflict with the State law upon the same subject, which provides a penalty of not to exceed $500. Dnder all the authorities in this State this position is well taken.
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2Cases cited5 opinions
- Largen v. State, ex rel. AbreyTexas Supreme Court · 1890
- State ex rel. Hoya v. DunsonTexas Supreme Court · 1888
- Texas & Pacific Railway Co. v. OverallTexas Supreme Court · 1891
- Buford v. StateTexas Supreme Court · 1888
- Harness v. State of TexasTexas Supreme Court · 1890
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- Ex Parte JonesCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1927
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