State ex rel. Kelley v. City of Grafton

LyNCh, Judge:

The corporate authorities of the city of Grafton^ being a mayor and two commissioners acting under the commission form of government, refused to issue to Eoy J. Kelley, after he had obtained a state license therefor, a municipal license or permit to operate pool tables at his place of business in the city upon his offer and tender of the required tax therefor, and to approve him as a person having the qualification necessary to be intrusted with the enjoyment of such privilege. To compel the grant of such privilege he obtained, at the suit of the state, a writ commanding…