Dewar v. People
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Mason. Conviction for keeping a saloon without obtaining a license, contrary to ordinance No. 33 of the city of Ludington.
1Opinion of the CourtCooley, J.
The charter of thev city of Ludington, enacted in 1873, empowers the common council, among other things, “To license and regulate saloons, restaurants, and billiard rooms, or prohibit the same or any of them.” Laws 1873, vol. 2, p. 171. When this charter was granted, the constitution of the State provided that “The legislature shall not pass any act authorizing the grant of license for the sale of ardent spirits or other intoxicating liquors.” Art. IV., § 47. While this remained in force it was of course as incompetent for the legislature to act indirectly through municipal authorities in the…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Kitson v. Mayor of Ann ArborMichigan Supreme Court · 1873
3Cited by13 opinions
- City of Gaylord v. Gaylord City ClerkMichigan Supreme Court · 1966
- Seneca Mining Co. v. OsmunMichigan Supreme Court · 1890
- Whetstone v. SlonakerNebraska Supreme Court · 1923
- Village of Mount Pleasant v. VansiceMichigan Supreme Court · 1880
- Kenaston v. RikerMichigan Supreme Court · 1906
8 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.