State Ex Rel. Beacham v. Wynn

ADAMS, J.:

Appellant made written application to the appellee, City of Homestead, for a license to operate a package whisky store. The city denied the application. Mandamus was brought to coerce the city and on final hearing judgment was awarded the city and this appeal followed.

The place of business where appellant desires to operate is in the unrestricted area as zoned by the city. The refusal to grant the application is planted on the proposition that the city council is made up of residents and' business men who are familiar with local conditions; that in their sound judgment and…