Madsen v. Town of Oakland

This original action is prosecuted upon the theory that the appellant town council of the incorporated town of Oakland, in denying the application of appellee for a permit to sell beer, abused its lawful discretion. This is the only question presented for decision.

The authority to grant applications for the issuance of class “B” permits to sell beer is granted to cities and towns and cities acting under special charter. Section 11, chapter 37, Laws of the 45th General Assembly. Class “B” permits shall be issued to any person who

“1. Submits a written application for a permit, which application…