Century Brewing Co. v. City of Seattle

Steinert, J. —

This is an action to enjoin the city of Seattle and its officers from collecting’ certain license fees and taxes imposed by city ordinance upon distributors of alcoholic beverages. Defendants demurred to the complaint as amended. Argument was then had before the court on plaintiffs’ application for temporary injunction and on defendants’ demurrer. At the conclusion of the hearing, the court entered an order granting’ a temporary injunction. The defendants have appealed.

Two questions are presented: (1) Whether the ordinance in question, No. 64111, is valid, and (2) if valid,…