Lavin v. People

At the October term of the Criminal Court of Cook county, an indictment ivas found by the grand jury, against Michael Lavin, for selling intoxicating liquors to a certain person who was in the habit of getting intoxicated.

At the January term, 1873, of the court, a trial was had before a jury, and the defendant found guilty.

In selecting a jury to try the cause in the Criminal Court, the defendant propounded to each juror called, the following questions:

First. Are you a member of a temperance society.

Second. Are you connected with any society or league organized for the purpose of prosecuting a…