Halpern v. Andrews

KIRKPATRICK, District Judge.

This is a bill in equity to review the action of the Prohibition Commissioner, disapproving the application of Joseph L. Halpern for a permit to withdraw 5,000 gallons of specially denatured alcohol per 30-day period, to be used in the manufacture of tobacco spray. After formal action by the Commissioner, disapproving the application, a hearing was granted at the request of the applicant, in accordance with the practice in this district, at which the applicant produced evidence bearing upon the purpose for which he desired the permit and his qualifications to hold…