Ison v. Mayor of Griffin

Lumpkin, Justice.

The Mayor and Council of Griffin granted Ison a license-to sell spirituous liquors. He proceeded to erect a building in which to sell the same; purchased fixtures for use therein; bought a stock of liquors; engaged help, and otherwise incurred expense in preparing to carry on business-under his license-. Thereupon, the city authorities summarily revoked the license, and he brought his action against the municipal corporation, alleging he had sustained damages of various kinds, the nature of which will be readily inferred from the foregoing brief statement of the facts. The…