Toomer v. Witsell
United States Supreme Court
334 U.S. 385 (1948)
Relevant factsFree
South Carolina charged a $25 license fee per shrimp boat for state residents but $2,500 for non-resident owners fishing in state waters designated a common fishing area; Georgia fisherman Toomer (plaintiff) sued the enforcing official Witsell (defendant), and the district court denied an injunction against the fee structure.
IssueFree
Whether a state may impose different fees for similar practices depending on the individual's residence.
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