In re Hopp

Citations

• 179 F. 561
• 1910 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 285

Syllabus

<p>1. Aliens (§ 62*) — Naturalization—“Good Moral Character.”</p> <p>“Good moral character,” within the provision of the naturalization act (Act June 29, 1906, c. 3592, 34 Stat. 596 [Ü. S. Comp. St. Supp. 1909, p. 475]), requiring a finding that applicant for citizenship has behaved as a man of good moral character, is such character as measures up to the standard of the average citizen of the community in which applicant resides.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Aliens, Cent. Dig. § 124; Dec. Dig. § 62.*</p> <p>For other definitions, see Words and Phrases, vol. 4, p. 3124.]</p> <p>2. Aliens (§ 62*) — Naturalization—Applicant’s Moral Character — Sufficiency.</p> <p>That applicant for citizenship keeps his saloon open in violation of the state Sunday closing act does not show want of the good moral character essential under the naturalization act (Act June 29, 1906, c. 3592, 34 Stat. 596 [U. S. Comp. St Supp. 1909, p. 475]), where the law has never been enforced in his city on account of adverse public sentiment, and where he is willing to obey the law if insisted upon by the proper authorities.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Aliens, Cent. Dig. § 124; Dec. Dig. § 62.*]</p>