City of Little Rock v. Barton

TURNER, S. J. :

The plaintiffs on behalf of themselves and others interested,, state that they reside in the city of Little Rock and severally carry on the business of Real Estate Agents in said city: that their business is to buy and sell lands for others ; to rent out real property, and to collect the rents on the same, and pay-taxes, and does not extend beyond these objects.

That on the 6th day of January, 1876, the defendant by resolution defining the terra “broker” declared that every person or firm who 1 raj's or sells scrip, bonds or exchange, pays taxes at a discount or profit, shall bo…