Marrs v. City of Oxford

(after stating the facts as above). The police power is an attribute of sovereignty to be exercised for the public welfare, and it has been authoritatively said: “The possession and enjoyment of all rights are subject to such reasonable conditions as may be deemed by the governing authority of the country essential to the safety, health, peace, good order and morals of the community.” Crowley v. Christensen, 137 U. S. 86, 89, 11 S. Ct. 13, 15 (34 L. Ed. 620); California Reduction Co. v. Sanitary Works, 199 U. S. 306, 324, 26 S. Ct. 100, 50 L. Ed. 204. Also, “that all contract and property…