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Atkinson v. Powledge

Supreme Court of Florida

Decided March 12, 1936PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBuford, J.

The writ of error in this case brings for review a judgment in habeas corpus proceedings remanding plaintiff in error to the custody of the Chief of Police of the City of Tallahassee.

One question presented on the record is whether or not a certain ordinance known as Section 301 (260) of the ordinances of the City of Tallahassee is void because of being in conflict with the Constitution of the State of Florida. The ordinance is in the following language, to-wit:

“Sec. 301 (260) Houses of Prostitution. — Every house of ill fame, and any house, dwelling room, premises or other place within the…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. In re RobinsonSupreme Court of Florida · 1917
  2. Cadwell v. StateSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1846
  3. King v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1879
  4. Lehman v. SawyerSupreme Court of Florida · 1932
  5. State v. VasquezSupreme Court of Florida · 1905

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Sylvester v. TindallSupreme Court of Florida · 1944
  2. Lashley v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1953
  3. Kelly v. State Ex Rel. LeonardSupreme Court of Florida · 1956
  4. City of Miami v. Keshbro, Inc.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1998
  5. Campbell v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1942

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