Spalding v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

WADDILL, Commissioner.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Franklin Circuit Court affirming an order of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board granting a transfer of a retail package liquor license to appellee, Paul Clayton, for certain premises in the City of Bards-town. The questions presented for review are: (1) Whether the ABC Board acted in excess of its powers; and, (2) whether there is any substantial evidence to support the order of the Board.

On December 26, 1957, Paul Clayton entered into a written contract with Elmer Hutchins, whereby Clayton agreed to purchase the retail liquor…