Affiliated Distillers Brands Corp. v. Gillis

The Commissioner of Revenue adopted an amendment to Rule 10 of the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Revenue relating to the alcoholic beverage laws- of this state. It provided that those licensed as distillers and wholesalers of intoxicating liquor may not sell, give or deliver to a licensee of any class any intoxicating liquor other than high point beer and wine, in any container which is larger than a quart., Prior to the amendment gallon and half gallon sizes were permissible.

The plaintiff, engaged in the business of marketing, selling and distributing numerous well-known and…