State Ex Rel. Amick v. Lancaster

It is not stated whether tbe action was dismissed on procedural or constitutional grounds. Hence, we do not reach tbe constitutional question, if tbe remedy be defective or inappropriate. “Tbe courts will not determine a constitutional question, even when properly presented, if there be also present some other ground upon which the case may be made to turn.” S. v. Lueders, 214 N. C., 558, 200 S. E., 22.

It would be strange indeed, if the same government which authorizes the establishment of a “liquor control store,” should also provide for its padlocking at the instance of a private citizen…