County of Esmeralda v. Grogan

OPINION

On February 18, 1975, James Patrick Grogan, doing business as the Santa Fe Saloon in Goldfield, Nevada, was asked to appear before the Esmeralda County Liquor Board to show cause why his liquor license should not be revoked. Grogan appeared and requested a postponement of the hearing. His request was denied and Grogan voluntarily left the hearing which continued and, based upon the evidence presented, the Board revoked Grogan’s liquor license. Grogan subsequently petitioned the district court for a writ of mandamus to compel the Board to reinstate his license. The petition was denied…