Sparger v. Harris

This case is presented on appeal from the district court of Carter county. It involves the validity of an ordinance of the city of Ardmore, a city operating under a charter form of government, prohibiting the sale on Sunday of beer containing not more than 3.2% of alcohol by weight, commonly called “three-two beer.” There are other provisions of a regulatory nature contained in the ordinance which do not constitute the basis of any attack in this proceeding, and which will therefore not be a subject of discussion in this opinion.

The action was instituted in the trial tribunal on November 12,…