Ex parte Thompson

The city of Polo is incorporated and acting under the general law for the incorporation of cities in this State. The city had adopted an ordinance prohibiting the sale of liquor therein, and imposing a fine of not less than $20 nor more than $100 for every violation of its provisions.

A prosecution was instituted against plaintiff in error before the police magistrate for a violation of the ordinance, and judgment was rendered against him, and in favor of the city, for $200 fine, and $10 costs of suit, and that he be committed to the city calaboose until the fine and costs should be paid,…