Loeb v. State

1. Section 4540 (a) of the Code ex vi termini makes all persons connected with the sale of retailing of spirituous, intoxicating or malt liquors, responsible whenever a minor is furnished therewith, unless they have"„written authority from the parent or guardian of such minor; and it matters not whether the proprietor sells or furnishes the liquor directly by himself, or it is furnished by another in his employment, whether he was present or not, or knew of the fact, or consented to it, he is, under this act, guilty of criminal negligence, and is, on that account, liable to prosecution. His…