Bender v. State

The record in this cause presents for decision but one question, and that arises in two ways; first, by an answer setting up the facts, to which a demurrer was sustained; and secondly, by an agreed statement of facts, upon which the cause was tried.

The appellant was indicted for selling intoxicating liquor to a minor. The prosecution was based upon the act of March 17th, 1875.

It is very earnestly insisted, that such pretended act was not passed in conformity to the imperative requirements of the constitution, in this, that it was passed on the 13th day of March, 1875, and that the legislature…