Smith v. Liquor Control Commission
Supreme Court of Iowa
169 N.W.2d 803 (1969)
Relevant factsFree
The Iowa Liquor Control Commission (defendant) revoked Iris Smith's (plaintiff) tavern beer permit after an employee sold beer to a minor, without giving Smith notice or an opportunity to be heard beforehand; Smith challenged the revocation as violating due process, and the district court upheld the revocation.
IssueFree
Whether the revocation of beer permits without notice or an opportunity for a hearing violates the constitutional right to due process where state law does not provide for notice or a hearing.