Houser v. State

Indictment for “ unlawfully selling intoxicating liquors in a less quantity than a quart.” Motion to quash overruled. Is the description of the article sold sufficient? The first section of the act of 1859, p. 202, is that “no person shall sell or barter, &c., any intoxicating liquors, &c.. The second section is, that “the words intoxicating liquors shall apply to any spiritous, vinous, or malt liquors, or to any intoxicating liquor whatever, which is used, or may be used, as a beverage.” Should the pleader have alleged the particular kind of “intoxicating liquors” so sold, as brandy, gin,…