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Old 08-31-2017, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl View Post
I have never heard it. I imagine the TERM is used in states that have the law in place that places responsibility for drunks on the server, which Ohio does not. Betcha. Ever heard the terms three two and six percent in reference to alcohol serving?

I just asked my husband if he knew what a dram shop is and he said no. He isn't a dummy.
It is a legal term arising from the 19th century temperance movement. Dram shop - Wikipedia

As a first year law student I first heard the term used in class by my torts professor.
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