Londa v. Kling

.The opinion of the court was delivered by

Minturn, J.

The excise commissioners of Elizabeth, on July 11th, 1911, adopted the following resolution:

“Whereas, The number of licensed liquor places in this city is more than sufficient for the present needs of the city, and

“Whereas, There is a predominant sentiment prevailing among our citizens which is strongly against the granting of any more new licenses to sell liquors of any kind; therefore, be it

“Resolved, That no new licenses be granted for the term of office of the present board which expires January 1st, 1913.”

On the 26th of March, 1912,…