B. & M. Land Co. v. State

This is a civil action brought by the prosecuting attorney to close the appellants’ place of business, known as Danny’s Club. Ark. Stats. 1947, §§ 34-111 et seq. This appeal is from a final judgment perpetually enjoining the appellants from operating a dance hall or road house upon the property but permitting it to be used for any other lawful business. The appellants contend that they should be permitted to operate a public dance hall, with proper safeguards to prevent its becoming a nuisance.

The prosecuting attorney’s complaint charged that Danny’s Club was being conducted in violation of…