Munson v. Thompsen

Appeal from a judgment of the district court for Wayne county confirming the action of the city council of Wayne in granting one Thompsen a license to sell intoxicating liquors in said city. The license year has expired, so that as between the parties the only issue is the payment of costs. Counsel requests a consideration of but two questions.

1. Must the petitioners have personal knowledge that the applicant is a man of respectable character and standing in the community? Four only of the petitioners were acquainted with the applicant. The statute does not require the petitioners to have…