City of Chicago v. Shaynin

This is a quasi criminal proceeding brought against defendant in error for violation of an ordinance of the city of Chicago passed February 19, 1912, prohibiting the conducting or operating of any exhibition commonly known as a museum of anatomy. Jury was waived and the cause was submitted to the court. After hearing, the court held the ordinance invalid and discharged defendant in error. Thereupon the trial judge certified that the validity of a municipal ordinance was involved, and that in his opinion the public interest required that the case should be .brought directly to this court.

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