Cochran v. Lovelace

RAWLINGS, Justice.

Plaintiffs instituted a dram shop action under The Code 1966, chapter 123 (Iowa Liquor Control Act) against defendants, liquor suppliers and surety on their bond. From trial court order overruling defendant surety’s motion to dismiss as to it this appeal is permissibly taken. We reverse.

To the extent here relevant plaintiffs, by their six division petition, seek redress from defendants as liquor licensees and permittees (licensees). Also made a party defendant is Merchants Mutual Bonding Company (Merchants), surety on the statutory bond posted by said licensees.

Defendant…