Larkin v. Grendel's Den
Text
Holding
States may not grant veto power to churches over whether a liquor license will be granted to a facility within 500 feet of the church property.
Citation
459 U.S. 116
Year
Ratio
Library of Congress Link
Religious Tradition Involved
State/Territory of Origin
Clause (Free Exercise / Establishment / Both / Other)
Does it involve religious institution(s) or individual(s)
Local / State / Federal Legislation
Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court
Penultimate court of appeals
Penultimate court opinion citation
Grendel's Den, Inc. v. Goodwin, 662 F.2d 88 (1st Cir. 1981), on reh'g en banc, 662 F.2d 102 (1st Cir. 1981), aff'd sub nom. Larkin v. Grendel's Den, Inc., 459 U.S. 116 (1982)