Carlton v. City of Watertown

Edgcomb, J.:

Plaintiff is a resident of Watertown, and for several years has conducted a jewelry store in that city. He contemplates retiring from business, and is desirous of disposing of his stock, worth in the neighborhood of $200,000, at public auction, and with that end in view employed licensed auctioneers and advertised such sale to commence November 29, 1924. On November 24, 1924, the common council of the city of Watertown passed an amendment to the then existing ordinance relating to licenses and permits, which reads as follows: “ At any auction conducted in the city of Watertown…