Sinnar v. LeRoy

— Plaintiff brings this action to recover four hundred fifty dollars which he delivered to defendant upon the latter’s promise either to get a beer license for plaintiff or return the money. Defendant appeals from a judgment against him.

Respondent owns and operates a grocery store on Jackson street, in Seattle. Prior to the transaction involved, he made application to the Washington state liquor control board for a license to sell beer, and paid sixty dollars license fee; the license was denied and the license fee returned.

Appellant, a customer, neighbor, and friend of respondent, is a…