Jeter v. State

LESLIE, Chief Justice.

The State of Texas instituted this suit to enjoin G. B. Jeter, et al., from violating the Texas Liquor Control Act in Taylor County. The proceeding was directed against the appellant, his brother and the two owners of a building in Abilene. During the trial it was dismissed by agreement as to the brother.

By the proceeding, the State sought (1) to restrain defendants from possessing for sale and selling intoxicating liquors in that county contrary to said act, and (2) to secure an order to padlock said building where the business was conducted. The trial court refused to…