Carswell v. Wright
Supreme Court of Georgia
Equitable petition. Before Judge Hammond. Biebmond superior court. January &5, 1909.
1Opinion of the CourtEvans, P. J.
John S. Carswell, a citizen of Richmond county, engaged in the business of selling at retail what is popularly known as “near beer” and other soft drinks, filed his petition against the comptroller-general, and the ordinary and sheriff of Richmond county, to restrain the enforcement of the act approved September 5, 1908 (Acts 1908, p. 1112), entitled: “An act to provide a revenue to be used for the development and conduct of the penitentiary system of the State, and to buy farm lands and equipment as may be needed in connection with the management, control, and employment of the convicts of…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Carroll v. WrightSupreme Court of Georgia · 1908
- Irvin v. GregorySupreme Court of Georgia · 1891
- Larrison v. Peoria, Atlanta & Decatur RailroadIllinois Supreme Court · 1875
- Scoville v. CalhounSupreme Court of Georgia · 1886
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- Whittle v. JonesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1944
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