Hewitt v. Gage

Lyle Brown, Justice.

Harold Dean Hewitt is the principal owner of Springdale Liquors, Inc., which operates seven retail liquor outlets in the city of Springdale. Appellee Thelma Gage is the only other owner and operator of a liquor store in that city. One of Hewitt’s outlets was located at 610 West Emma Street. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (ABC) authorized the transfer of the liquor permit covering that location to 2100 West Sunset. The latter address appears to be approximately across the street from Ms. Gage’s operation. Ms. Gage petitioned the circuit court to invalidate the…