State ex rel. Coleman v. City of Leavenworth

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

This is an original proceeding in quo warranto, brought by the state on the relation of the attorney-general against the city of Leavenworth to oust it from the exercise of assumed and unwarranted corporate powers and privileges. The petition contains two counts, in one of which it is alleged that for two years last past the city has abused its corporate powers by imposing and collecting license taxes upon the business of selling, and keeping for sale, intoxicating liquors to be used as a beverage. It is alleged that during the period…