City of Keokuk v. Scroggs
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Lee District Court. The City Marshal of the City of Keokuk filed before the Recorder an information accusing the defendant of violating an ordinance of said city, entitled “An ordinance for the prevention of fires.” The cause was tried by a jury, and defendant was found guilty and fined fifty dollars and costs. Defendant appealed to the Lee District Court, where the cause was tried without a jury, and judgment was rendered for defendant. Plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtDay, J.
The only question discussed is, the authority of the City of Keokuk, under its charter, to pass the ordinance under which the information is filed. Section 13 of the original charter of the city, is as follows: “That the City Council shall have power, and it is hereby made their duty, to make and publish, from time to time, all such ordinances as shall be necessary to secure said city and the inhabitants thereof *448against injuries by fire, thieves, robbers, burglars, and all other persons violating the public peace.
“ Eor the suppression of riots and gambling, and indecent and disorderly…
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