City of Auburn v. Mayer

Irvine, C.

This action was begun by Mayer against the city of Auburn in the county court to recover certain unearned license money and money paid for an occupation tax. Mayer had judgment, and the city took the case on error to the district court, where the judgment was affirmed. The city now brings the case here. The facts are undisputed. Mayer applied for a license to sell intoxicating liquors. The license was granted, but subsequently an appeal was taken to the district court by remonstrators, and in consequence of mandamus proceedings, for that purpose the council was compelled to revoke…