State v. Bright
Supreme Court of Louisiana
APPEAL from First Recorder’s Court. JDavey, J. 1. There is an expre°s grant to the city by the State u to exercise ageneral police power in the city of Hew Orleans.”
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APPEAL from First Recorder’s Court. JDavey, J. 1. There is an expre°s grant to the city by the State u to exercise ageneral police power in the city of Hew Orleans.” Act Ho. 20, 1882, par. 15, Sec. 8; Act Ho. 20,1882. par. 1, Sec. 1. 2. The subjects,of the police power are as numerous as the wants, safety and good con-' duct of the community require; they arise from the necessities of society. 3. Under this power is embraced the authority to provide for the establishment, maintenance and control of public Highways, etc. Gas Light Co. vs. Light and Heat Co. U ,SS. C., (not reported); 1 Otto,…
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court was delivered by
Bermudez, C. J.
The question presented in this controversy, involves tlie power of the city of New Orleans to enforce, by fine and in default of payment of such, by imprisonment, compliance with the requirements of an ordinance relative to the establishment of an uniform grade for all sidewalks, within corporate limits.
The defendant, who was prosecuted for such non-compliance,, .appeals from the judgment rendered against him.
The ordinance (No. 749, A. S.) reads as follows :
“ JResolved, that an uniform grade shall he established for all sidewalks within…
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