Henry v. Campbell

The relator made application for a writ of mandamus to compel W. J. Campbell, as clerk of the City of Atlanta, to issue him a license to do business as a plumber in the city. The petition made substantially the following allegations: B,elator is now and has been for many years a resident and taxpayer of the county, and has been actually engaged in the business of plumbing in the City of Atlanta from the year 1877 to date. On or about January 1, 1909, he made-application to such clerk for the license named, at the same time tendering the clerk the sum of $50, the amount of the license fee for…