State v. Atlantic City

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Gtjmmere, J.

John Weidemer having applied to the city council of Atlantic City for a license to keep an inn and tavern, his application was denied and a license refused. This action of the city council was had on the 7th day of February, 1898. Two weeks later the city council reconsidered its action, and granted to Weidemer the license which it had originally refused to him. The legality of this action is challenged by the prosecutor.

A preliminary question is presented for determination, namely, whether the plaintiff has any right to stand as the…