Guitar v. Bieniek

Defendant Alcamo’s Holiday House and Alcamo’s Hall, Inc., known hereafter as Alcamo’s, appeals from the order of the Court of Appeals reversing the trial court’s grant of summary judgment which dismissed a complaint seeking damages under § 221 of the Michigan Liquor Control Act.2

The facts are undisputed. Alcamo’s is a private rental hall located in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. It is available for private parties, banquets, and wedding receptions.

On the evening of June 11, 1971 a private wedding reception was held at the hall. The lease of the hall provided that alcoholic beverages were not to be…