Francis Drug Co. v. Potter
District Court, D. Massachusetts
At Raw. Petition by the Francis Drug Company to' adjudge Elmer C. Potter, Federal Prohibition Director, in contempt of court for his failure to obey an order in a proceeding by the United States against twelve cases of hour Roses whisky and two gallons of alcohol.
1Opinion of the Court
MORTON, District Judge.
[1] This is a petition praying that the respondent, the prohibition director for Massachusetts, be adjudged in contempt of court for his failure to obey an order made by United States Commissioner Hayes for the return of certain liquor which was seized on a search warrant issued by Commissioner Hayes and is in the possession, and control of the respondent. The facts are as follows:
The Francis Drug Company, a corporation, holds a permit under the National Prohibition Act (41 Stat. 305) to keep and sell intoxicating liquor in accordance with, the provisions of the. act.…
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