Singleton v. Smith

John I. Purtle, Justice.

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) levied a fine against the Elks Lodge, the holder of a private club permit, for violating the statute concerning advertisements in newspapers. Ark. Stat. Ann. § 48-955 (Repl. 1977). Pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act (APA), the appellee requested judicial review in the circuit court which reversed the decision of the Board. The appellant argues that the circuit court erred in finding the decision by the Board was not supported by substantial evidence. We hold that there was no substantial evidence to…