Leigton v. Maury
Supreme Court of Virginia
Error to judgment of tlie judge of tlie circuit court of Botetourt county rendered in vacation on an appeal by Jobn B. Leighton from the decision of the county court of said county refusing his application for license to sell liquor by retail at “ Old Forge,” in that county. The facts are fully stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtStaples, J.
The appellant applied to the county court of Botetourt for a license to keep a bar-room and to sell liquor by retail at a place known as the “Old Forge,” in that county. This *867application was opposed by William F. Maury, wbo, upon his own motion, was admitted as complainant. The court, after hearing the testimony on both sides, refused the license, not being fully satisfied “that the applicant is a fit person and that the place is suitable and convenient.” The appellant, thereupon, during the term entered an appeal to the circuit court. Ho bill of exceptions was, however, taken to the ruling…
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