Silber v. Bloodgood

The following opinion was filed May 9, 1922:

Owen, J.

The precise question presented is whether the defendants in their official capacity as deputy prohibition commissioners were authorized to force an entrance to the drawer, in which was concealed the contraband whisky. Sub. (29), sec. 1, ch. 441, Laws 1921, provides that nonintoxicating liquor shall not be sold or kept for sale without a license, therein .provided for, and sub. (30) of the same section provides that the prohibition commissioner, his deputies, or any peace officer may inspect such premises at any reasonable time without…