Grigsby v. Mitchum

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Schroeder, J.:

This is an action challenging the constitutional validity of a municipal ordinance of Kansas City, Kansas, requiring a license for the operation of pinball machines. The trial court held the ordinance unconstitutional, and appeal has been duly perfected by the city.

The plaintiffs (appellees) operate small businesses varying in type within the confines of the city of Kansas City, Kansas. Most of them have coin-operated amusement devices known as pinball games located in or on the premises where they conduct their business. Their regular…