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LONDON, February 18th, 1824 —

In a recent advisory, the Attorney-General has articulated a stance, shedding light on the intricate relationships between publicans and brewers. According to this perspective, publicans bound by agreements to purchase beer exclusively from a particular brewer are effectively acting as agents of these brewers, tied to a three-month notice period as stipulated by their contracts. This interpretation classifies brewers engaged in these practices as retail brewers, thereby disqualifying them from certain financial allowances. The Excise Law officers are gearing up to initiate legal action against brewers operating through these bonded arrangements, aiming to reclaim allowances granted on duties, retroactive to the inception of these agreements.

A landmark decision by the Court of Exchequer in the Golden-lane Brewery case has set a precedent, compelling the brewery to reimburse allowances received over three years. This ruling came after it was revealed that free publicans, having invested in the brewery, were contractually obliged to source all their beer from it, effectively rendering them agents under the law. This case highlights the growing trend of the bond system in country towns, a practice that has flourished under the tacit approval of local magistrates, fostering a monopolistic environment in the beer trade.

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