Dougherty v. Holm

I dissent.

I agree with the result reached by the majority in answer to the first question propounded respecting the construction to be placed upon the statutory limitation of three words. It is obvious that some occupations cannot be named in one word in the literal and restricted sense. The same is true of the names of some cities and villages in the state. It cannot be supposed that the legislature intended to exclude all such occupations and places of residence as could not be designated in three simple words within this permissive legislation. We must give the statute such construction as…