Surowitz v. City of Pontiac

{dissenting). Defendant Spadafore had had a class “C” liquor license in Pontiac from 1945 to 1963. His place of business was taken in condemnation proceedings and he had to find a new location. He leased property in a downtown building and secured the approval of the city commission for a transfer. His previous operation, according to the acting chief of police for the city, had been a good one. Plaintiffs, whose businesses are located in the same downtown area, brought this action for an injunction on the ground that approval by the city commission was contrary to State law.

Plaintiffs…