City of Seattle v. Clark

The opinion of the court was delivered by

White, J.

— This is an action brought by the appellant for the purpose of recovering, from the respondent the sum of $304.69, claimed to be due as. the increased license rate for the sale of intoxicating liquors at retail in accordance with, the provisions, of an amendment to thei city charter of Seattle passed at the general election in March, 1902. Prior to said election the license fee for retail liquor licenses in said city was fixed by. ordinance at $600 per- annum. The freeholders’ charter of the city of Seattle, in addition to the laws for the…