State ex rel. Boston Club v. Fitzpatrick
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Civil District Court, Parish of Orleans; Porter Parker, Judge. Mandamus by the State on relation of the Boston Club of New Orleans against John Fitzpatrick, State Tax Collector, to compel defendant to issue a license to relator for the sale of liquors on certain premises in New Orleans. From a Judgment denying the writ, relator appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMonroe, J.
This is an appeal from a Judgment denying to relator a writ of mandamus directing 'the respondent, tax collector, to issue a license for the sale of wines and liquors upon certain premises in this city.
The petition alleges, in substance, that re*1081lator is a social club which has existed for more than 60 years, and is operating, under a charter and the by-laws and rules adopted pursuant thereto, solely for the social and intellectual enjoyment of its members; that it has no stock or stockholders, and is not engaged in any business or organized for any purpose of business or of making or earning…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- State v. Boston ClubSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1893
- State v. New Orleans Chess, Checkers & Whist ClubSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1906
- State v. Pabst Brewing Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1911
- State v. GrunewaldSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1909
- State v. GelpiSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1895
1 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by1 opinion
- State v. Menard Bros.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1915