Weller v. Hopper

SMITH, Justice.

Respondent brought this mandamus proceeding to compel transfer to him of a retail liquor license theretofore issued to another, since deceased, the decedent’s personal representative desiring to transfer the license if permitted to do so. This appeal is from a summary judgment granting such relief.

Respondent, while licensed by the Department of Law Enforcement of the State of Idaho to sell liquor by the drink at retail, pursuant to the pro\isions of Idaho Code, Tit. 23, ch. 9, on May 23, 1955, was convicted of the crime of receiving stolen government property, — a felony,- — by…