In Re Raleigh

RICHARDS, J., pro tem.

This is an application for a writ of habeas corpus wherein the petitioner seeks to test the validity of the act of the legislature approved June 1, 1917 (Stats. 1917, p. 1579), entitled “An act to define real estate brokers, agents, salesmen, solicitors; to provide for the regulation, supervision, and licensing thereof; to create the office of real estate commissioner and making an appropriation therefor. ’ ’ The act in question makes it unlawful for any person, copartnership, or corporation to engage in the business or act in the capacity of a real estate broker or real…