Martin v. City or Richmond

J. Henry Martin was summoned to appear before the police justice of the city of Richmond, on the 18th day of May, 1907, to show cause, if any he could, why a fine of twenty dollars should not be imposed on him for violation of an ordinance of the city by “digging up the street near Main and Elm streets” without a permit.

The section of the city’s ordinance alleged to have been violated is as follows:

“18. Ho person shall break or dig up, or assist in breaking or digging up, any part of any street, sidewalk, or alley, or remove any gravel, dirt or manure therefrom, without having first obtained…