Poulos v. New Hampshire
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Issue
Holding
Ordinance that leaves officials no discretion in granting permits but nevertheless requires payment of a sliding-scale fee to pay for city expenses incurred because of the permitted activity is constitutional.
Citation
345 U.S. 395
Year
Ratio
Library of Congress Link
Religious Tradition Involved
State/Territory of Origin
Clause (Free Exercise / Establishment / Both / Other)
Does it involve religious institution(s) or individual(s)
Local / State / Federal Legislation
Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court
Penultimate court of appeals
Penultimate court opinion citation
State v. Poulos, 88 A.2d 860 (N.H. 1952), aff'd sub nom. Poulos v. State of N.H., 345 U.S. 395 (1953)