Olympia Brewing Co. v. State
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Thurston county, D. F. Wright, J., entered September 21, 1917, upon sustaining a demurrer to the complaint, dismissing an action to recover the unearned portion of liquor license fees.
1Opinion of the CourtMackintosh, J.
In the year 1915, the appellant was engaged in the brewing business in this state, and in order for it to continue to operate its business, it was necessary to secure state liquor licenses, which, under the law (Laws of 1907, ch. 194, p. 419; Rem. Code, § 6269 et seq.), commenced with the fiscal year, July 1, 1915. The appellant applied for the licenses desired by it and offered to pay for licenses which would expire January 1,1916, at which time the prohibition law would go into effect, by force of which the appellant would be compelled to discontinue doing business. The state board of tax…
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