Clark County Liquor & Gaming Licensing Board v. Simon & Tucker, Inc.

*97OPINION

By the Court,

Young, C. J.:

Respondent Simon & Tucker, Inc. applied to the Clark County Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board for gaming licenses for its business, Phoenix Pub and Phoenix Liquors. The businesses are part of a new shopping center which is across the street from a junior high school. After hearing testimony both in favor of and opposed to the applications, the Board unanimously denied the gaming licenses. Thereafter, Simon & Tucker sought a writ of mandate from the district court. The court issued the writ, ordering the Board to grant the gaming licenses. The Board appeals.

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