THE LIQUOR LAWS.
RESPONSIBILITY OP A LICENSEE. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunodin, Yesterday. Mr. Bartholomew, S.M., gave hi 9 reserved decision on a point raised by the police during the hearing of charges alleging the supply of liquor to a person apparently under 21, as to whether a publican is not responsible for the acts of his barman, though contrary to instructions, even if lie himself is present in the house and exercising general control over the business. Mr. Bartholomew said that in 1 ' opinion a charge against the licensee for supplying could only be supported when supplying is the personal act of the licensee or his delegates. Defendant had given express instructions to his servants not to supply liquor to persons under age. If the licensee's authority was not delegated lie was only liable for the supply which he allowed, that is, therefore, there must be knowledge or connivance on his part. In the present ease defendant was engaged in the active conduct of his business and could not be held to have delegated his authority to the barman. The case against' the licensee was dismissed.
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Taranaki Daily News, 15 February 1916, Page 2
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186THE LIQUOR LAWS. Taranaki Daily News, 15 February 1916, Page 2
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