McConnell v. State

The proper prosecuting attorney filed an affidavit and an information against the appellant for a contempt of court. 'Such proceedings were had thereon as that the appellant was fined for the supposed contempt in the sum of twenty-five dollars. From the judgment below, he appeals to this court.

The affidavit, which was made by one William Chapman, alleges, in substance, that on the 30th of April, 1874, there were four indictments pending in the Randolph Circuit Court against the appellant, for selling intoxicating liquors without license, upon which the name of. the affiant was placed as…