State Ex Rel. Collins v. Keirnan

This is a proceeding in mandamus, wherein John J. Collins, seeks to obtain a peremptory writ against Joseph F. Keirnan, Director of Liquor Control of Kansas City, a municipal corporation, commanding him to issue a city permit to relator to sell intoxicating liquors at retail by the drink and otherwise, for the calendar year. 1945, in the premises located at 3922 Main Street, in Kansas City.

The court below issued a peremptory writ of mandamus, as prayed, and respondent has appealed.

The controversy involved in this case relates to the question as to whether the tavern in question is located…