Chancey v. Hancock

Nichols, Chief Justice.

The appellee district attorney for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit brought this action in the Superior Court of Barrow County to enjoin and abate as a public nuisance a business establishment known as "Chancey’s Place,” operated by appellant.

The verified complaint alleged that the premises have been operated continuously for a period of several years for the purpose of "storing, selling and dispensing alcoholic beverages”; that appellant has never been granted a license to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises; that appellant has four prior convictions for violations…