Spivey v. City of Florence

The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) denied the applicant a retail beer license. The applicant appeals, and we affirm.

After the denial by the Board, the applicant sought redress in the Circuit Court of Lauderdale County, which denied relief. The circuit court found the applicant's "appeal" to be untimely.

On September 25, 1984, the applicant applied to the Board for a retail beer license. A hearing on the application was held on March 13, 1985. By letter dated March 14, 1985, the Board denied the application. It is not disputed that the applicant received the Board's letter of…