Cohn v. Welliver

This was an application to the village hoard of the village of Eddyville for a license to sell intoxicating liquors within said village. A remonstrance was filed by citizens of the village and county, presenting a number of issues, among which was a denial that the petition was signed by the requisite number of freeholders. The application was heard by the board, and the license granted as prayed.' The remonstrants appealed to the district court, where the action of the board was sustained, and the license ordered to be issued. They appeal to this court.

The principal question presented is…