Finch v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Accusation of sale of liquor, from city court of Statesboro— Judge Brannen. February 3, 1909.
1Opinion of the CourtHill, C. J.
1. “A sale on credit is a complete sale.” Therefore, a sale of whisky in this State since January 1, 1908, whether for cash or on credit, or whether subsequently paid for or not, constitutes a violation of law. Acts 1907, p. 81; Civil Code, §3526; Lupo v. State, 118 Ga. 759 (45 S. E. 602); Cook v. State, 124 Ga. 653 (53 S. E. 104).
2. It is not necessary in an indictment for the illegal sale of intoxicating liquors to name specifically the person to whom the sale was made. But if the indictment does name such person, testimony that a sale was made to any other person would be irrelevant and…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Williams v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1892
- Cook v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1906
- Carter v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1882
- Lupo v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1903
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