Commonwealth v. Italian Mutual Society

Opinion by

Judge Wilkinson,

On August 29, 1972, after an appropriate citation, notice, and hearing, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board imposed a fine of $500 on the appellee based on a finding that it sold liquor or malt or brewed beverages to non-members on March 12, April 9, and April 15, 1972. An appeal was taken to the Court of Common Pleas which had a de novo hearing. At the de novo hearing, the record before the Board was offered by stipulation and additional testimony was received from one witness on behalf of appellee. The Common Pleas Court found that illegal sales to non-members…