State Ex Rel. City of Dubuque v. McCloskey

GARFIELD, Chief Justice.

Defendant was charged in the municipal court of the City of Dubuque with a traffic violation by “running a red light” in the city, hitting another vehicle, contrary to a city ordinance. He pleaded not guilty, was found guilty after trial and fined $35 and costs. Defendant attempted to appeal to the district court as section 762.43 Code 1966 permits. (The Dubuque municipal court exercises the jurisdiction conferred on justice of peace courts in such criminal matters as this. Code section 602.15.)

The city filed motion in the district court to dismiss defendant’s appeal…