State v. Livingston, (1947)
Court: Supreme Court of Florida
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Visitors: 15
Judges: HOLT, Associate Justice:
Attorneys: Guy A. McPherson, for plaintiff.
Howard G. Livingston, in proper person for defendant.
Filed: Jun. 03, 1947
Latest Update: Mar. 02, 2020
Summary: Relator, a duly organized club and fraternal organization for twenty years, within the definition of Section 561.34 (11) F.S.A., made application to the Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County for a Club license to "sell" intoxicating liquors only to its members and nonresident guests. The application was denied by the Board, for the reason that Highlands County, pursuant to the provisions of Article XIX of the Florida Constitution, by a vote of 865 against, to 683 for, elected to proh
Summary: Relator, a duly organized club and fraternal organization for twenty years, within the definition of Section 561.34 (11) F.S.A., made application to the Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County for a Club license to "sell" intoxicating liquors only to its members and nonresident guests. The application was denied by the Board, for the reason that Highlands County, pursuant to the provisions of Article XIX of the Florida Constitution, by a vote of 865 against, to 683 for, elected to prohi..
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I think the certificate presented in this case does not come within the purview of our rule 38 and therefore we should not assume to answer the question propounded. See Schwob v. Industrial Commission 152 Fla. 203, 11 So. 2d 782.
THOMAS, C.J., and BARNS, J., concur.
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