City of Dubuque v. Rebman
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from the Dubuque District Court. Two cases are before us of the above title, which have been argued as involving the same question. We shall, therefore, speak of but one, treating -the disposition of it as a disposition of both.
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Appeal from the Dubuque District Court. Two cases are before us of the above title, which have been argued as involving the same question. We shall, therefore, speak of but one, treating -the disposition of it as a disposition of both. Complaint was made against the ' defendant, before a justice of tbe peace in the city, of Du-buque, for a violation of a city ordinance, entitled, • “ An ordinance to prevent nuisances, and for other purposes,” approved July 17, 1854. He was fined in the sum of fifty dollars. From this judgment he appealed to the District Court. A motion was there made by the…
1Opinion of the CourtWright, C. J.
By section 28 of the charter of the city of Dubuque, approved February 24,184-9, any justice of the peace within the city has full power and authority, and it is made .their respective duties, at such times as complaint and application shall be made before either of them, to issue all needful process for the apprehension of offenders against any of the by-laws, ordinances, or regulations of said city, and to hold a. court for the trial of such offences. They have, also, power to fine and imprison for the violation of such by-laws, rules, and regulations. And by section 24, all trials for such…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Lawrence v. HuntNew York Supreme Court · 1833
- Wildy v. WashburnNew York Supreme Court · 1819
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