State v. Laabs

The defendant and his brother were charged with the same offense. At the conclusion of the state’s case, the trial court granted a motion to dismiss the action against the brother but denied a motion to dismiss the case against the defendant. The defendant was secretary-treasurer of both Laabs Dairy Company and the Laabs Cheese Company. Dairy plants must be licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. Licensing is an annual procedure and sec. 100.06 (2), Stats., requires each license application to be aceom- panied by a sworn statement of the business operation and financial condition…