People v. Tart

The respondent was convicted of the vio-

lation of the local-option law. He has brought the case here by writ of error.

The charge in the information is that respondent, at the township of Golden, in Oceana county, did then and there sell, give away, and furnish to one William Mathews a certain quantity of malt, brewed, spirituous, and intoxicating liquors, to wit, one quart of whisky, etc., contrary to the provisions of section 5412, 2 Comp. Laws.

The judge charged the jury:

“ It is the claim of the people in this case that Mr. Tart and Mr. Mathews were employed upon the same farm in the…