People v. Smith
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Hosmer, J. Joseph N. Smith was convicted in justice’s court of having violated the statute regulating the use of emery wheels. On certiorari to the circuit the conviction was affirmed,' and respondent brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
The defendant was convicted of a violation of the statute requiring emery wheels to be provided with blowers to carry away the dust arising from their operation. Act No. 111, Pub. Acts 1893, and 3 How. Stat. § 1690z3. Counsel for the defendant assert that they care to raise but one question, viz., the constitutionality of this law.
*529It is not disputed that the State may regulate the use •of private property, when the health, morals, or welfare of the public demands it. Such laws have their origin in necessity. Prent. Police Powers, 4-8, 53, 54, 161, 433. Counsel say that this law is invalid…
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