Suleiman v. City of Memphis Alcohol Commission

OPINION

in which HOLLY M. KIRBY, J. and WALTER C. KURTZ, SR. J., joined.

Following a trial de novo on writ of certiorari, the trial court reversed the City of Memphis Alcohol Commission’s denial of a beer permit, ruling that the evidence did not support a finding that the sale of beer from the applicant’s market would interfere with the public health, safety, and morals. It ordered the City of Memphis to issue a beer license to the applicant. We conclude that the evidence preponderates against the trial court’s decision. We reverse and remand.

Ahmad Suleiman (“Mr. Suleiman”) applied to the City…