Tift v. Liquor Control Commission

Prior to May 7, 1945, the Michigan liquor control commission had issued to plaintiff Tift a license to operate a tavern in Newaygo county and also a “specially designated merchant” license, which entitled him to sell beer and wine for consumption off the premises. A complaint was filed with the commission charging him with selling beer to minors and allowing minors to loiter in his tavern. This complaint was brought on for hearing before one member of the commission on May 7, 1945, and testimony was taken. At the conclusion of the hearing the commissioner found plaintiff guilty as charged and…