People v. Bronkhurst

Respondent was tried and convicted in the circuit court, without a jury, of operating a public dance hall without first having obtained the license required by Act No. 53, Pub. Acts 1921, as amended (2 Oomp. Laws 1929, §§ 8903-8910, as amended [Stat. Ann. §§ 18.491-18.498]). Respondent was the holder of a class “C” tavern license from the liquor control commission to sell alcoholic liquors, wine and beer for consumption on premises located outside the limits of an incorporated city or village.

Respondent’s principal business on these premises was the sale of intoxicating liquors, although she…