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From: bobn@bmcg.UUCP (Bob Nebert)
Newsgroups: net.legal
Subject: Re: A possible cure for driving drunk, seriously
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Date: Thu, 25-Jul-85 13:50:07 EDT
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> 
> I think in a tavern, it might be a good idea for the waitperson to ask for the
> car keys of everyone at the table who is served a drink.  After a table orders
> 2 rounds of drinks, a cab is called to take the people home, when they finish
> drinking, and NOT give them their keys, but give them to the cabbie to give 
> them after they get in the cab.  
> 
> How about that, I think its a GREAT idea.  The added incentive for bar owners 
> would be they are totally responsible for any damage a patron did, if they did
> not comply.  
> 
> By the way would this be legal????
> 
> 
> Mike Schwarz

] Sure it's legal if you live in Russia. Haven't you ever heard of the
] right of retention of leaglly owned property (keys). Oh bartender can
] I have my keys now I'm going home? No sir you had 2 beers in 1.25 hours.
] Or illegal detention. But Mr. bartender I must leave to go home. No sir,
] you may NOT leave when you want. 
] And then the collusion factor. But Mr. bartender, how do I get home?
] Well sir, I'll call you a cab. I know its a safe cab because my brother
] owns it and I always use him. The fare should only be $15.00 because
] you were dumb enough to stop for a nightcap across town. He will be glad
] to bring you back in the morning to get your car ($15.00) in time to 
] go to work.
]
] I used to own a bar and I am not totally responsible for me so why should
] I become responsible for someone else when they leave my place?
]
]                               your honor, this is the way it really was.....
]                               Bob Nebert
]                               sdcsvax!bmcg!bobn