Legal Opinion
Risser v. City of Thomasville
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided February 3, 1982No. 38068PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Gregory, Justice.
Appellant sought a 1981 beer and wine license from the City of Thomasville Board of Commissioners. After denial of his application, he brought a petition for mandamus against the city and its commissioners. This was denied by the trial court, and he appeals.
It was stipulated and undisputed that the property for which appellant sought this license is located within 100 yards of the First Presbyterian Church, which operates the First Presbyterian Kindergarten on its property.
Code Ann..§ 58-724.1 (repealed July 1, 1981, but the effective statute governing this case) states: “It…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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