Rogers v. Brown

Exception raises the question whether the decision of the selectmen of Brunswick, who heard, and denied, application, under P. L. 1933, Chap. 2, for a license to plant and cultivate clams, is subject to control by mandamus.

Petitioner alleged, and alternative writ recited, that the respondents refused him a license because they were not in sympathy with the policy of the law.

In their answer, or return, respondents stated, among other things, that having heard the applicant, and persons in opposition, their conclusion was that the best interests of the town required a refusal to grant the…