City of Lakewood v. Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission

This appeal comes from the Circuit Court of Davidson County, Tennessee.

Prior to October 7,1965, the appellees, D. Payne, C. R. Payne, John R. Payne, Jr., Raymond Johnson, Tony St. Charles, Jack Ham and Helen S. Ham, sought certificates of good moral character from the City Commissioners of Lakewood, Tennessee, for the purpose of obtaining a retail liquor license from the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Such certificate is a' prerequisite to obtaining a license to sell alcoholic bever*513ages. The City Commission refused to grant the certificates of good moral character.

Thereafter, the…