State v. Amor
Supreme Court of Missouri
Appeal from Jefferson Circuit Court. — Hon. L. F. Dinning, Judge. Indictment for. selling intoxicating liquor to a minor without the consent of his parent. Held bad upon demurrer. The State appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtSherwood, J.
The only question before us is whether *569the indictment charges any offense against the laws of this State. The indictment was returned June 25th, 1879, and-is based upon section 20, page 552, 1 Wagner’s Statutes, which section provides ¡ 44 Every dramshop keeper who shall sell, give away or otherwise dispose of any intoxicating liquors, in any quantity, to any minor, without the •permission of the parent, master or guardian of such minor first had and obtained, shall forfeit and pay to such parent, master or guardian, for every such offense, $50, to be recovered by the party entitled to sue,…
2Cited by5 opinions
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- State v. LamarMissouri Court of Appeals · 1923
- State v. MackinMissouri Court of Appeals · 1892
- State v. SlaughterMissouri Court of Appeals · 1885