Gundling v. City of Chicago

This case was tried on an agreed statement of facts, which showed that the city of Chicago, by its city council, adopted an ordinance which provides by section 1 that the mayor shall, from time to time, grant licenses authorizing the sale of cigarettes. It further provides what formalities shall be observed by the applicant in making- his application, such as a bond to obey the laws, affidavit of good character and reputation, etc'., and gives to the mayor a discretion to determine whether a license shall be issued. Section 2 provides for a license fee of §100 per year, and that no license…