Kennedy v. People

This appeal is from a judgment assessing a fine against Kennedy, appellant, for a violation of the ordinances of the town of La Junta, by carrying on the avocation of a hawker or peddler therein without first obtaining a license. Defendant admits that he had no license, but claims that his business was not that of a peddler within the meaning of the law. The ordinances, so far as they relate to the questions at issue, are as follows:

“ Sec. 9. Any person or persons who shall pursue the avocation of hawker or peddler within the town of La Junta without first obtaining a license therefor as…