Halbert v. Nebraska Liquor Control Commission

The appellant, Brian L. Halbert, doing business as Bico’s Cafe (Halbert), appeals from a judgment of the District Court for Buffalo County, Nebraska, affirming the denial of Halbert’s application for a bottle club liquor license by the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission (Commission). Based upon the record in this case and the applicable law, we reverse the decision of the trial court and remand the matter with directions to issue the license.

The record reflects that Halbert has, since September 1, 1976, been the owner and operator of Bico’s Cafe, located just west of the city limits of…