Big Bear Markets of Michigan, Inc. v. Liquor Control Commission

This is a suit in equity for injunctive relief. The facts are not in dispute. In August, 1953, defendant commission issued to plaintiff a specially designated merchant license authorizing the sale of beer and wine at plaintiff’s store located on West Davison street in the city of Detroit. The bill of complaint averred that plaintiff made various expenditures to prepare for the handling of the business in question and created substantial facilities therefor.

On April 22, 1954, defendant commission notified plaintiff that the license in question would be canceled on April 26th, following, and…