Eberle v. Michigan
Supreme Court of the United States
ERROR TO THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. The- facts, which involve the constitutionality of the Michigan Local Option Act of 1889 under the commerce, due process and equal protection clauses of the Federal Constitution, are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. Jusoicb Lamar
delivered the opinion of the court.
The Michigan Local Option Law of 1889 (Pub. Acts, No. 207), makes it unlawful to manufacture or sell malt, vinous, spirituous or intoxicating liquors in any county where a maj ority of the electors vote in favor of prohibition.
The provisions of the law, howevér, do not (§ 1) apply to druggists selling such liquors in compliance’ with the restrictions imposed upon them by the general laws of this State. It was also provided (§ 15) that “nothing in this act shall be so construed as to prohibit the sale of wine for sacramental purposes, nor…
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