Lochner v. New York · ¶15

' We think that there can be no fair doubt that the trade of a baker, in and of itself, is not an unhealthy one to that degree which-would authorize the legislature to interfere with the right to labor,- and with the right of free contract on the part of the individual, either as employer or employé. In looking through statistics regarding all trades and occupations, it may be true that the trade of a baker does not appear to be as healthy as some other trades, and is also vastly more healthy than still others.- To the common understanding the trade of a baker has newer been regarded as an unhealthy one. Very likely physicians would not recommend the exercise of that or of any other trade as a remedy for ill health. Some occupations are more healthy than others, but we think there are none which might not come under the power of the legislature to supervisé and control the hours of…

U. S. Reports, bound volume
U. S. Reports, volume 198, at 45 (Library of Congress) · transcription: Caselaw Access Project
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