People ex rel. Silkens v. McGlyn
New York Supreme Court
Certiorari on the relation of Henry Silkens against John McGlyn and others, composing the board of excise of the town of New Utrecht, to review their action in revoking relator’s license as a saloon-keeper.
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Certiorari on the relation of Henry Silkens against John McGlyn and others, composing the board of excise of the town of New Utrecht, to review their action in revoking relator’s license as a saloon-keeper. Laws 2L Y. 1870, c. 175, as amended by Laws 1873, c. 549, § 4, provides that “the board of excise of any city, town, or village may at any time, and upon the complaint of any resident of said city, town, or village, shall, summon before them any person or persons licensed as aforesaid; and if they shall become satisfied that any such person or persons has or have violated any of the…
1Opinion of the CourtBarnard, P. J.
The revocation of the license was without legal justification. The license is granted on conditions. It may be revoked for a violation of these conditions, or a violation of any of them. Complaint was made against the relator to the board of excise, averring that the relator kept his saloon open at irregular hours, and that the house was disorderly: The hearing was set down for July 13, 1891. The relator appeared, and denied the charges. The board vacated the license without proof other than that in-, ferred from the character and standing of the complainants. The excise act (chapter 549,…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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