Phillips v. City of Springfield

This was an action brought by the city of Springfield against Francis Clinton, before a justice of the peace, upon the complaint of Lucinda Emmons, for a violation of the second section of chapter nineteen of city ordinances, entitled, “ An ordinance concerning misdemeanors.” The complaint charged in substance, that Clinton assaulted her and shoved and pushed her, and pulled her in a violent manner, and put her property out of her house.

A trial was had by jury, and a verdict of guilty found against Clinton, and a fine imposed of fifty dollars, and judgment rendered therefor, together with the…