34 N.W.2d 738 | Minn. | 1948
This is an action by a taxpayer and licensee under L. 1947, c. 528, to restrain defendant as state liquor control commissioner from approving manifests for the importation into this state of wines for resale in this state by concerns not licensed under c. 528 to manufacture or wholesale wines. A number of amici curiae, representing wholesalers and manufacturers of intoxicating liquors holding unexpired licenses issued under M.S.A.
L. 1947, c. 528, amended M.S.A.
First, the court will take judicial notice of the fact that the licenses issued under §
Second, L. 1947, c. 528, is declared unconstitutional by this court in the companion case of George Benz Sons, Inc. v. Ericson,
It is well settled that if, pending an appeal, an event occurs which renders it impossible to grant any relief or which makes a decision unnecessary, the appeal will be dismissed. 1 Dunnell, Dig. Supp. § 463.
Appeal dismissed as presenting a moot question. *26