Legal Opinion
City of L.A. v. L.A. Indep. Gas Co.
California Supreme Court
Decided January 24, 1908No. L. A. No. 1935PublishedCited by 5 opinions
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. Charles Monroe, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtShaw, J.
This is a suit to recover license taxes imposed by an ordinance of the city of Los Angeles. The clause relating to defendant is as follows:—
“For every person, firm or corporation conducting, managing, or carrying on the business of manufacturing, selling, distributing, or furnishing gas for light, heat, or power, $100 per month.”
The defendant claims that this clause of the ordinance is unconstitutional and void. The particular reason advanced in support of this claim is that the same sum is imposed upon every person, firm, or corporation, regardless of the extent, amount, or value of the…
2Cases cited24 opinions
- People v. McCreeryCalifornia Supreme Court · 1868
- Ex Parte BraunCalifornia Supreme Court · 1903
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- Singer Manufacturing Co. v. WrightSupreme Court of Georgia · 1895
- City of Sonora v. CurtinCalifornia Supreme Court · 1902
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3Cited by5 opinions
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