By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//August 18, 2011//
Municipalities
liquor licenses; revocation; due process
The City of Milwaukee Common Council voted to revoke the tavern license of The Brew House based on evidence that its operation was associated with shootings, fights, and other incidents detrimental to the surrounding community. The owner of The Brew House, Stojan Coralic, sought review in the circuit court. Coralic argued that the Common Council violated his right to an impartial decision maker and, also, violated his rights because of a flawed fact-finding process. The circuit court agreed and, accordingly, vacated the Council’s decision and remanded for a new hearing. The City appeals. Because we conclude that Coralic fails to show that his rights were violated, we reverse the circuit court’s decision vacating the revocation. Not recommended for publication in the official reports.
Attorneys: For Appellant:
2010AP956 Coralic v. City of Milwaukee, et al.
Dist I, Milwaukee County, Dugan, J., Lundsten, P.J.