Stephen Johnson Field,
Gray v. Connecticut — Opinion of the Court
“ A license to pursue any business or occupation, from the governing authority of any municipality or state, can only be invoked for the protection of one in the pursuit of such business or occupation so long as the same continues unaffected by existing or new conditions. ”
Stephen Johnson Field,
Gray v. Connecticut — Opinion of the Court
“ In the preparation of medicinal compounds, intoxicating liquors and even still more dangerous ingredients are often properly used; but the protecting care of the government, mumcipal or state, in their use, should never be relaxed beyond the bounds of absolute safety. ”
Stephen Johnson Field,
Gray v. Connecticut — Opinion of the Court
“ The degree of care and scrutiny which should attend the pursuit of the business or occupation practiced will necessarily depend upon the safety and freedom from injurious or dangerous conditions attending the prosecution of the same. ”
