Melconian v. City of Grand Rapids
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from superior court of Grand Rapids; Dunham (Major L.), J. Bill by Harry Melconian and others against the city of Grand Rapids to enjoin the enforcement of an ordinance. From a decree for plaintiffs, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtSharpe, J.
On August 22, 1921, the city of Grand Rapids adopted an ordinance “Providing for and Regulating the Operation of Taxicabs” in that city.- The plaintiffs, who “are persons operating motor vehicles *401for hire,” seek to restrain its enforcement by injunction. In section 1, the word “taxicab” is defined to “mean and include any motor vehicle engaged in the business of carrying persons for hire.” Section 2 makes it unlawful to operate a taxicab on the streets of the city without first obtaining a license to do so. An application for a license on a form provided must be filed with the city clerk.…
2Cases cited48 opinions
- Yick Wo v. HopkinsSupreme Court of the United States · 1886
- Terminal Taxicab Co. v. KutzSupreme Court of the United States · 1916
- New York Ex Rel. Lieberman v. Van De CarrSupreme Court of the United States · 1905
- Davis v. MassachusettsSupreme Court of the United States · 1897
- Fischer v. St. LouisSupreme Court of the United States · 1904
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