State ex rel. Arpen v. Brown
Supreme Court of Florida
The alternative writ makes no allegation of a compliance with the requirements of Chapter 3416, Laws of Florida, approved March 3,1883. Sections 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of said act are as follows : Sec. 1. That from and after the passage of this act it shall not be lawful for any person or persons, firm or firms, to sell any intoxicating liquors, wines or beer, in any election district in any county in this State, except as hereinafter provided.
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The alternative writ makes no allegation of a compliance with the requirements of Chapter 3416, Laws of Florida, approved March 3,1883. Sections 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of said act are as follows : Sec. 1. That from and after the passage of this act it shall not be lawful for any person or persons, firm or firms, to sell any intoxicating liquors, wines or beer, in any election district in any county in this State, except as hereinafter provided. See. 2. Any person or persons, firm or firms, wishing to sell liquors, wines or beer, shall make application to the Board of County Commissioners of the…
1Opinion of the Court
The Chief-Justice
delivered the opinion of the court:
Arpen applied to the Collector of Revenue for a license to sell intoxicating liquors, tendering the amount required by law. The Collector refused to issue the license upon the ground that the “ act to regulate the sale of liquors, wines and beer in the State of Florida by the Boards of County Commissioners of the several counties ” had not been complied with. This act was approved March 3,1883, and is designated as Chapter 3416. Arpen then obtained an alternative writ of mandamus from this court directing respondent to issue the license or…
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