Legal Opinion
Automatic Music & Vending Corp. v. Liquor Control Commission
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided November 24, 1986No. 76285, (Calendar No. 15)PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWilliams, C.J.
The issue in this case is whether a draw poker machine is an illegal gaming device under MCL 750.303; MSA 28.535. We hold that the machine in question is an illegal device under that statute. We also reject plaintiffs challenges to the constitutionality of the statute.
FACTS
The facts are accurately and concisely summarized in the opinion of the Court of Appeals, 141 Mich App 458, 461-462; 367 NW2d 413 (1985):
Early in 1982, officers of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission became aware that the Sanford Eagles Club had a "draw poker” video machine in the club. This machine has five windows.…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- Shavers v. Attorney GeneralMichigan Supreme Court · 1978
- Naudzius v. LahrMichigan Supreme Court · 1931
- Commonwealth v. Two Electronic Poker Game MacHinesSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1983
- TINDER, PROS. ATTY. v. Music Op. Inc.Indiana Supreme Court · 1957
- Johnson v. Harnischfeger Corp.Michigan Supreme Court · 1982
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3Cited by14 opinions
- Poppen v. WalkerSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1994
- In Re Certified QuestionMichigan Supreme Court · 1989
- In Re Lafayette TowersMichigan Court of Appeals · 1993
- Attorney General v. Powerpick Player's Club of Michigan, LLCMichigan Court of Appeals · 2010
- Score Family Fun Center, Inc. v. County of San DiegoCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1990
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