City of San Antonio v. Teague

This appeal turns upon the question of the constitutionality of an ordinance of the city of San Antonio, requiring wholesale dealers in fruits and vegetables to obtain a permit from, and pay a license fee of $50 to, the city as a condition to the operation of such business. At the instance of 'twenty-five such dealers, the district court enjoined the enforcement of said ordinance, which contains the following provisions:

“1. That it shall be unlawful for any person, partnership or corporation to maintain and operate an establishment for sale at wholesale of fruits and vegetables within the…