City of Wadsworth v. Owens

This matter came to be heard upon the motion of defendant Sue Owens for an order dismissing the charge against her on the grounds that the Wadsworth city ordinance that the defendant is accused of violating is unconstitutional.

Pursuant to agreement of counsel, this motion is being decided on the basis of written briefs submitted by the parties.

Defendant is accused of violating Section 509.08(b) of the Wadsworth City Ordinances. The ordinance is set forth in the Appendix to this opinion. Briefly, the ordinance states that no parent or guardian “shall permit or neglectfully allow” a minor to be…