City of Sioux City v. Tri-Angle Club, Inc.

The question presented here is the extent of the power granted to city councils and boards of supervisors to forfeit bonds posted by holders of class “B” club beer permits.

The appellant, City of Sioux City, through its council issued a class “B” permit for the sale of beer, pursuant to sections 124.15 to 124.18, Code of Iowa, 1954 (all references are to the 1954 Code), to appellee Tri-Angle Club, Inc. The club posted bond as required by section 124.18 with appellee Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company as surety. Thereafter on September 18, 1956, one of the club employees was charged with…