State v. Goff

Citations

• 106 La. 270

Syllabus

<p>Syllabus.</p> <p>On the Motion to Dismiss.</p> <p>Article 85 of the Constitution of 1898 confers jurisdiction on the Supreme Court regardless of the nature of the crime, whether a felony or a misdemeanor, in all cases in which a law of the State has been declared unconstitutional.</p> <p>The motion to dismiss is denied.</p> <p>On the Merits.</p> <p>The title of the statute conforms with the Constitution as relates to “labor contracts” exclusively. The body of the statute contains two objects, one legal and plain enough ; the other illegal, because of its vagueness and uncertainty. Besides being vague and uncertain, the latter is not covered by the title.</p> <p>Where the act is broader than the title, part of it can stand, because covered by the title ; and the object, not indicated by the title, can be eliminated. That which remains can be enforced, if sensible and capable of being enforced. The remaining part is complete and can be enforced. State vs. Ferguson, 104 La. 253 ; Cooley’s Constitutional Limitations, p. 181.</p>