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liquor license privilege in Pennsylvania

11 Pennsylvania opinions name it 4 courts 1951–2024 1 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (1)

CaseFollowedCited
Feitz Estategreen
pa · 1961 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
2 sentences

1967While it is true, "[a]s between the Commonwealth and the licensee. . . the license is simply a personal privilege subject to termination for cause or upon the death of the licensee;" Feitz Estate, 402 Pa. 437, 444 (1961), the statute insures that the holder of the license ". . . *513 may pass on the right to apply for a transfer of the license . . . . a clear recognition that the right to apply for a transfer of the license is a property right," id., at 445 , citing Cochrane v. Szpakowski, 355 Pa. 357 (1946).

1967While it is true, "[a]s between the Commonwealth and the licensee. . . the license is simply a personal privilege subject to termination for cause or upon the death of the licensee;" Feitz Estate, 402 Pa. 437, 444 (1961), the statute insures that the holder of the license ". . . *513 may pass on the right to apply for a transfer of the license . . . . a clear recognition that the right to apply for a transfer of the license is a property right," id., at 445 , citing Cochrane v. Szpakowski, 355 Pa. 357 (1946).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (23)

CaseCitedYears
Spankard's Liquor License Case green
pasuperct · 1939
2 sentences

1961A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assignable (as that term is generally understood), nor does it * go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder’s estate in case of death: Grimm’s Estate, 181 Pa. 233, 236 , 37 A. 403 ; Blumenthal’s Petition, 125 Pa. 412, 415 , 18 A. 395 ; Buck’s Est., 185 Pa. 57, 60 , 39 A. 821 ; Mueller’s Est., 190 Pa. 601, 603 , 42 A. 1021 ; Commonwealth v. Cochran Post No. 251, 350 Pa. 111, 119 , 38 A. 2d 250 ; Spankard’s Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251, 259 , 10 A

1961A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assignable (as that term is generally understood), nor does it * go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder’s estate in case of death: Grimm’s Estate, 181 Pa. 233, 236 , 37 A. 403 ; Blumenthal’s Petition, 125 Pa. 412, 415 , 18 A. 395 ; Buck’s Est., 185 Pa. 57, 60 , 39 A. 821 ; Mueller’s Est., 190 Pa. 601, 603 , 42 A. 1021 ; Commonwealth v. Cochran Post No. 251, 350 Pa. 111, 119 , 38 A. 2d 250 ; Spankard’s Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251, 259 , 10 A

41951–1961
Cochrane v. Szpakowski green
pa · 1946
2 sentences

1952A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assign able, (as that term is generally understood) nor does it go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder’s estate in case of death.” (Italics supplied.) In the same case, Mr. Justice Bell further said, also as dictum, at page 570: “We believe the reasons why equity will act demonstrate why an action of assumpsit will not lie herein; and that the following language in the Court’s opinion in Cochrane v. Szpakowski, 355 Pa. 357, 362 , 49 A. 2d 692 , applies equal

1952A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assign able, (as that term is generally understood) nor does it go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder’s estate in case of death.” (Italics supplied.) In the same case, Mr. Justice Bell further said, also as dictum, at page 570: “We believe the reasons why equity will act demonstrate why an action of assumpsit will not lie herein; and that the following language in the Court’s opinion in Cochrane v. Szpakowski, 355 Pa. 357, 362 , 49 A. 2d 692 , applies equal

31951–1967
In re Blumenthal neutral
pa · 1889
2 sentences

1961A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assignable (as that term is generally understood), nor does it * go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder’s estate in case of death: Grimm’s Estate, 181 Pa. 233, 236 , 37 A. 403 ; Blumenthal’s Petition, 125 Pa. 412, 415 , 18 A. 395 ; Buck’s Est., 185 Pa. 57, 60 , 39 A. 821 ; Mueller’s Est., 190 Pa. 601, 603 , 42 A. 1021 ; Commonwealth v. Cochran Post No. 251, 350 Pa. 111, 119 , 38 A. 2d 250 ; Spankard’s Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251, 259 , 10 A

1961A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assignable (as that term is generally understood), nor does it * go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder’s estate in case of death: Grimm’s Estate, 181 Pa. 233, 236 , 37 A. 403 ; Blumenthal’s Petition, 125 Pa. 412, 415 , 18 A. 395 ; Buck’s Est., 185 Pa. 57, 60 , 39 A. 821 ; Mueller’s Est., 190 Pa. 601, 603 , 42 A. 1021 ; Commonwealth v. Cochran Post No. 251, 350 Pa. 111, 119 , 38 A. 2d 250 ; Spankard’s Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251, 259 , 10 A

31951–1961
In re Estate of Grimm green
pa · 1897
2 sentences

1961A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assignable (as that term is generally understood), nor does it * go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder’s estate in case of death: Grimm’s Estate, 181 Pa. 233, 236 , 37 A. 403 ; Blumenthal’s Petition, 125 Pa. 412, 415 , 18 A. 395 ; Buck’s Est., 185 Pa. 57, 60 , 39 A. 821 ; Mueller’s Est., 190 Pa. 601, 603 , 42 A. 1021 ; Commonwealth v. Cochran Post No. 251, 350 Pa. 111, 119 , 38 A. 2d 250 ; Spankard’s Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251, 259 , 10 A

1961A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assignable (as that term is generally understood), nor does it [*] go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder's estate in case of death : Grimm's Estate, 181 Pa. 233, 236 , 37 A. 403 ; Blumenthal's Petition, 125 Pa. 412, 415 , 18 A. 395 ; Buck's Est., 185 Pa. 57, 60 , 39 A. 821 ; Mueller's Est., 190 Pa. 601, 603 , 42 A. 1021 ; Commonwealth v. Cochran Post No. 251, 350 Pa. 111, 119 , 38 A. 2d 250 ; Spankard's Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251, 259 , 1

31951–1961
Martin v. Rider neutral
pa · 1897
2 sentences

1961A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assignable (as that term is generally understood), nor does it * go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder’s estate in case of death: Grimm’s Estate, 181 Pa. 233, 236 , 37 A. 403 ; Blumenthal’s Petition, 125 Pa. 412, 415 , 18 A. 395 ; Buck’s Est., 185 Pa. 57, 60 , 39 A. 821 ; Mueller’s Est., 190 Pa. 601, 603 , 42 A. 1021 ; Commonwealth v. Cochran Post No. 251, 350 Pa. 111, 119 , 38 A. 2d 250 ; Spankard’s Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251, 259 , 10 A

1961A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assignable (as that term is generally understood), nor does it [*] go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder's estate in case of death : Grimm's Estate, 181 Pa. 233, 236 , 37 A. 403 ; Blumenthal's Petition, 125 Pa. 412, 415 , 18 A. 395 ; Buck's Est., 185 Pa. 57, 60 , 39 A. 821 ; Mueller's Est., 190 Pa. 601, 603 , 42 A. 1021 ; Commonwealth v. Cochran Post No. 251, 350 Pa. 111, 119 , 38 A. 2d 250 ; Spankard's Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251, 259 , 1

31951–1961
In re Estate of Buck neutral
pa · 1898
2 sentences

1961A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assignable (as that term is generally understood), nor does it * go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder’s estate in case of death: Grimm’s Estate, 181 Pa. 233, 236 , 37 A. 403 ; Blumenthal’s Petition, 125 Pa. 412, 415 , 18 A. 395 ; Buck’s Est., 185 Pa. 57, 60 , 39 A. 821 ; Mueller’s Est., 190 Pa. 601, 603 , 42 A. 1021 ; Commonwealth v. Cochran Post No. 251, 350 Pa. 111, 119 , 38 A. 2d 250 ; Spankard’s Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251, 259 , 10 A

1961A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assignable (as that term is generally understood), nor does it * go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder’s estate in case of death: Grimm’s Estate, 181 Pa. 233, 236 , 37 A. 403 ; Blumenthal’s Petition, 125 Pa. 412, 415 , 18 A. 395 ; Buck’s Est., 185 Pa. 57, 60 , 39 A. 821 ; Mueller’s Est., 190 Pa. 601, 603 , 42 A. 1021 ; Commonwealth v. Cochran Post No. 251, 350 Pa. 111, 119 , 38 A. 2d 250 ; Spankard’s Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251, 259 , 10 A

31951–1961
In re Estate of Mueller neutral
pa · 1899
2 sentences

1961A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assignable (as that term is generally understood), nor does it * go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder’s estate in case of death: Grimm’s Estate, 181 Pa. 233, 236 , 37 A. 403 ; Blumenthal’s Petition, 125 Pa. 412, 415 , 18 A. 395 ; Buck’s Est., 185 Pa. 57, 60 , 39 A. 821 ; Mueller’s Est., 190 Pa. 601, 603 , 42 A. 1021 ; Commonwealth v. Cochran Post No. 251, 350 Pa. 111, 119 , 38 A. 2d 250 ; Spankard’s Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251, 259 , 10 A

1961A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assignable (as that term is generally understood), nor does it * go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder’s estate in case of death: Grimm’s Estate, 181 Pa. 233, 236 , 37 A. 403 ; Blumenthal’s Petition, 125 Pa. 412, 415 , 18 A. 395 ; Buck’s Est., 185 Pa. 57, 60 , 39 A. 821 ; Mueller’s Est., 190 Pa. 601, 603 , 42 A. 1021 ; Commonwealth v. Cochran Post No. 251, 350 Pa. 111, 119 , 38 A. 2d 250 ; Spankard’s Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251, 259 , 10 A

31951–1961
Commonwealth v. James J. Cochran Post No. 251 of v. F. W. of U. S. green
· 1944
2 sentences

1961A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assignable (as that term is generally understood), nor does it * go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder’s estate in case of death: Grimm’s Estate, 181 Pa. 233, 236 , 37 A. 403 ; Blumenthal’s Petition, 125 Pa. 412, 415 , 18 A. 395 ; Buck’s Est., 185 Pa. 57, 60 , 39 A. 821 ; Mueller’s Est., 190 Pa. 601, 603 , 42 A. 1021 ; Commonwealth v. Cochran Post No. 251, 350 Pa. 111, 119 , 38 A. 2d 250 ; Spankard’s Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251, 259 , 10 A

1961A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assignable (as that term is generally understood), nor does it * go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder’s estate in case of death: Grimm’s Estate, 181 Pa. 233, 236 , 37 A. 403 ; Blumenthal’s Petition, 125 Pa. 412, 415 , 18 A. 395 ; Buck’s Est., 185 Pa. 57, 60 , 39 A. 821 ; Mueller’s Est., 190 Pa. 601, 603 , 42 A. 1021 ; Commonwealth v. Cochran Post No. 251, 350 Pa. 111, 119 , 38 A. 2d 250 ; Spankard’s Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251, 259 , 10 A

31951–1961
Commonwealth v. Palumbo neutral
pacommwct · 1986
2 sentences

1988Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board v. Palumbo, 99 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 73 , 512 A.2d 108 (1986). 3 Civic also asserts that in Faber v. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, 9 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 549 , 309 A.2d 65 (1973), the hearing was scheduled within the sixty day period, but continued to a date after that period.

1988Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board v. Palumbo, 99 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 73 , 512 A.2d 108 (1986). 3 Civic also asserts that in Faber v. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, 9 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 549 , 309 A.2d 65 (1973), the hearing was scheduled within the sixty day period, but continued to a date after that period.

21988–1988
Commonwealth v. Koczwara green
pa · 1959
1 sentence

2024Street Road Bar & Grille, Inc. v. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, 876 A.2d 346 (Pa. 2005); Commonwealth v. Koczwara, 155 A.2d 825 (Pa. 1959).

12024–2024
Street Road Bar & Grille, Inc. v. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board green
pa · 2005
1 sentence

2024Street Road Bar & Grille, Inc. v. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, 876 A.2d 346 (Pa. 2005); Commonwealth v. Koczwara, 155 A.2d 825 (Pa. 1959).

12024–2024
Commonwealth v. Starr green
pa · 1975
1 sentence

1995Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board v. Starr, 13 Pa.Cmwlth. 415 , 318 A.2d 763 (1974), aff'd, 462 Pa. 124 , 337 A.2d 914 (1975).

11995–1995
Commonwealth v. Starr green
pacommwct · 1974
2 sentences

1995Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board v. Starr, 13 Pa.Cmwlth. 415 , 318 A.2d 763 (1974), aff'd, 462 Pa. 124 , 337 A.2d 914 (1975).

1995Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board v. Starr, 13 Pa.Cmwlth. 415 , 318 A.2d 763 (1974), aff'd, 462 Pa. 124 , 337 A.2d 914 (1975).

11995–1995
Commonwealth v. Webster green
pa · 1975
1 sentence

1995Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board v. Starr, 13 Pa.Cmwlth. 415 , 318 A.2d 763 (1974), aff'd, 462 Pa. 124 , 337 A.2d 914 (1975).

11995–1995
Faber v. Commonwealth Liquor Control Board neutral
pacommwct · 1973
2 sentences

1988Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board v. Palumbo, 99 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 73 , 512 A.2d 108 (1986). 3 Civic also asserts that in Faber v. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, 9 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 549 , 309 A.2d 65 (1973), the hearing was scheduled within the sixty day period, but continued to a date after that period.

1988Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board v. Palumbo, 99 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 73 , 512 A.2d 108 (1986). 3 Civic also asserts that in Faber v. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, 9 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 549 , 309 A.2d 65 (1973), the hearing was scheduled within the sixty day period, but continued to a date after that period.

11988–1988
Ryan Estate green
pa · 1953
2 sentences

1961A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assignable (as that term is generally understood), nor does it * go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder’s estate in case of death: Grimm’s Estate, 181 Pa. 233, 236 , 37 A. 403 ; Blumenthal’s Petition, 125 Pa. 412, 415 , 18 A. 395 ; Buck’s Est., 185 Pa. 57, 60 , 39 A. 821 ; Mueller’s Est., 190 Pa. 601, 603 , 42 A. 1021 ; Commonwealth v. Cochran Post No. 251, 350 Pa. 111, 119 , 38 A. 2d 250 ; Spankard’s Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251, 259 , 10 A

1961A liquor license or the privilege to sell liquors for a specified time, although often very valuable, is not assignable (as that term is generally understood), nor does it * go to the personal representatives or become an asset of the holder’s estate in case of death: Grimm’s Estate, 181 Pa. 233, 236 , 37 A. 403 ; Blumenthal’s Petition, 125 Pa. 412, 415 , 18 A. 395 ; Buck’s Est., 185 Pa. 57, 60 , 39 A. 821 ; Mueller’s Est., 190 Pa. 601, 603 , 42 A. 1021 ; Commonwealth v. Cochran Post No. 251, 350 Pa. 111, 119 , 38 A. 2d 250 ; Spankard’s Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251, 259 , 10 A

11961–1961
Tahiti Bar, Incorporated Liquor License Case green
pasuperct · 1958
2 sentences

1960Tahiti Bar, Inc. Liquor License Case, 186 Pa. Superior Ct. 214, 216 , 142 A. 2d 491 (1958).

1960Tahiti Bar, Inc. Liquor License Case, 186 Pa. Superior Ct. 214, 216 , 142 A. 2d 491 (1958).

11960–1960
CAVANAUGH v. GELDER green
pa · 1950
2 sentences

1958A liquor license is a privilege and not a property right: Cavanaugh v. Gelder, 364 Pa. 361 , cert. den. 340 U.S. 822 , 72 A. 2d 85 ; Spankard's Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251 , 10 A. 2d 899 .

1958A liquor license is a privilege and not a property right: Cavanaugh v. Gelder, 364 Pa. 361 , cert. den. 340 U.S. 822 , 72 A. 2d 85 ; Spankard's Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251 , 10 A. 2d 899 .

11958–1958
Garden Suburbs Golf & Country Club, Inc. v. Murrell green
scotus · 1950
1 sentence

1958A liquor license is a privilege and not a property right: Cavanaugh v. Gelder, 364 Pa. 361 , cert. den. 340 U.S. 822 , 72 A. 2d 85 ; Spankard's Liquor License Case, 138 Pa. Superior Ct. 251 , 10 A. 2d 899 .

11958–1958
Commonwealth v. Speer neutral
pasuperct · 1944
2 sentences

1958In the granting and revocation of liquor licenses under the police power, the Commonwealth may establish the regulations and terms upon which the license may be granted and retained: Com. v. Speer, 157 Pa. Superior Ct. 197 , 42 A. 2d 94 .

1958In the granting and revocation of liquor licenses under the police power, the Commonwealth may establish the regulations and terms upon which the license may be granted and retained: Com. v. Speer, 157 Pa. Superior Ct. 197 , 42 A. 2d 94 .

11958–1958
Ritz v. Rafail green
pa · 1951
2 sentences

1951Equity will grant specific performance of a contract to sell or assign a liquor license — Cochrane v. Szpakowski, 355 Pa. 357 , 49 A. 2d 692 ; Pavlick v. Zellermeyer, 359 Pa. 278 , 59 A. 2d 92 ; Rekas v. Dopkavich, 362 Pa. 292 , 66 A. 2d 230 ; Ritz v. Rafail, 366 Pa. 274 , 77 A. 2d 411 — for the reasons hereinafter set forth.

1951Equity will grant specific performance of a contract to sell or assign a liquor license — Cochrane v. Szpakowski, 355 Pa. 357 , 49 A. 2d 692 ; Pavlick v. Zellermeyer, 359 Pa. 278 , 59 A. 2d 92 ; Rekas v. Dopkavich, 362 Pa. 292 , 66 A. 2d 230 ; Ritz v. Rafail, 366 Pa. 274 , 77 A. 2d 411 — for the reasons hereinafter set forth.

11951–1951
Rekas v. Dopkavich green
pa · 1949
2 sentences

1951Equity will grant specific performance of a contract to sell or assign a liquor license — Cochrane v. Szpakowski, 355 Pa. 357 , 49 A. 2d 692 ; Pavlick v. Zellermeyer, 359 Pa. 278 , 59 A. 2d 92 ; Rekas v. Dopkavich, 362 Pa. 292 , 66 A. 2d 230 ; Ritz v. Rafail, 366 Pa. 274 , 77 A. 2d 411 — for the reasons hereinafter set forth.

1951Equity will grant specific performance of a contract to sell or assign a liquor license — Cochrane v. Szpakowski, 355 Pa. 357 , 49 A. 2d 692 ; Pavlick v. Zellermeyer, 359 Pa. 278 , 59 A. 2d 92 ; Rekas v. Dopkavich, 362 Pa. 292 , 66 A. 2d 230 ; Ritz v. Rafail, 366 Pa. 274 , 77 A. 2d 411 — for the reasons hereinafter set forth.

11951–1951
Pavlick Et Ux. v. Zellermeyer neutral
pa · 1948
2 sentences

1951Equity will grant specific performance of a contract to sell or assign a liquor license — Cochrane v. Szpakowski, 355 Pa. 357 , 49 A. 2d 692 ; Pavlick v. Zellermeyer, 359 Pa. 278 , 59 A. 2d 92 ; Rekas v. Dopkavich, 362 Pa. 292 , 66 A. 2d 230 ; Ritz v. Rafail, 366 Pa. 274 , 77 A. 2d 411 — for the reasons hereinafter set forth.

1951Equity will grant specific performance of a contract to sell or assign a liquor license — Cochrane v. Szpakowski, 355 Pa. 357 , 49 A. 2d 692 ; Pavlick v. Zellermeyer, 359 Pa. 278 , 59 A. 2d 92 ; Rekas v. Dopkavich, 362 Pa. 292 , 66 A. 2d 230 ; Ritz v. Rafail, 366 Pa. 274 , 77 A. 2d 411 — for the reasons hereinafter set forth.

11951–1951

Where else courts name it

PA 11 (1951–2024) NJ 5 (1954–2010) CA 5 (1951–2018) NM 4 (1971–2008) MD 4 (1995–2017) NY 4 (1962–2014) WI 4 (1968–2018) IL 4 (1975–1996) ID 2 (1977–2012) MI 2 (1888–2006) WY 2 (1969–1985) LA 2 (1965–1998)

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