9 Neb. 189 | Neb. | 1879
The question brought here by this record for decision is, -whether a druggist is within the operation of oür general license law; in other words, whether a person engaged in the business of selling drugs and medicines is at liberty to retail intoxicating liquors without first procuring the ordinary license to do so ?
The statute by which we must be governed in the
This language is general, and comprehends all persons whomsoever, no matter what their particular calling or business may happen to be. None are exempted from its operation. It applies to him who deals in drugs just as clearly as it does to the keeper of a boarding house, a saloon, a restaurant, or a hotel. The legislature not having signified their intention to make an exception in favor of the defendant’s business, the courts certainly cannot do so.
The ruling of the district court having been in conformity with these views, its judgment must be affirmed.
Judgment affirmed.