Legal Opinion
Chequinn Corporation v. Mullen
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Decided August 19, 1963PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWilliamson, C. J.
This is an appeal from denial of a peremptory writ of mandamus after hearing on alternative writ, answers, replies, and proof. R. S., c. 129, §§ 17, 18.
The plaintiff corporation seeks to compel the municipal officers or town council of Old Orchard Beach, the named defendants, to issue a victualer’s license and to approve applications to the State Liquor Commission for a “restaurant malt liquor license” and for a “special amusement permit for dancing and entertainment” at the “Barn,” so-called. After hearing the council refused to grant a victualer’s license and tabled the other applications.…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Illinois State Board of Dental Examiners v. People ex rel. CooperIllinois Supreme Court · 1887
- Smyth v. TitcombSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1850
- Kovack v. Licensing Board, City of WatervilleSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1961
- Lawrence v. RichardsSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1913
- Rogers v. BrownSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1937
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3Cited by11 opinions
- Portland Pipe Line Corp. v. Environmental Improvement CommissionSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1973
- Walsh v. City of BrewerSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1974
- Richards v. EllisSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1967
- Carter v. WilkinsSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1964
- Young v. JohnsonSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1965
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