State Ex Rel. Martin v. Barrett

The issue in dispute between the parties is whether retail “Class B” intoxicating liquor licenses issued to clubs as defined in sec. 176.01 (8), Stats., are to be computed in determining the number of retail “Class B” liquor licenses which may be issued by towns, cities, and villages under sec. 176.05 (21).

Nine actions were commenced against nine separate defendants, including Homer Barrett, this defendant, by the state of Wisconsin on the relation of John E. Martin, attorney general, to enjoin the sale of intoxicating liquor by the defendant;named in each separate complaint. By stipulation…