State v. Matson

The defendants were, by information, charged with unlawfully opening up, conducting, and maintaining a place for the sale of intoxicating liquor, to which they pleaded not guilty. At the conclusion of the state’s evidence, the defendants Dick Talo and Fred Elo moved for a directed verdict, which motion was overruled. The defendants rested without testifying or offering any evidence, and a verdict of guilty was returned as to each of them. Motion for new trial being made and overruled, a separate judgment and sentence was entered as to each defendant, from which they appeal.

The facts are…