Vanderwerker v. City of Superior

The ordinance which it is admitted the defendants purposed to enforce would materially impair the rights of plaintiffs to operate as a common carrier upon certain of the streets of the city of Superior and would require the furnishing of a surety bond in double the amount as well as for an additional liability over that required under the state law. The designation by the railroad commission of the streets and public highways oyer which it deems that such service is reasonably required for the accommodation of the public is beyond question a substantial element in its consent and permission…