State v. Church

Plaintiff in error was tried and convicted of the crime of selling intoxicating liquors in violation of tbe statute, and tbe case which is now before us on rehearing is reported in 60 N. W. 143. Tbe legal effect of a separation of tbe jury after their retirement for deliberation, and before a verdict was returned, is tbe only point that will receive any further attention, and the facts essential to an understanding and determination thereof are substantially as follows: After tbe jury bad retired and entered upon a deliberation of tbe case, under tbe instructions of tbe court, the bailiff was…