People v. Hoek

The respondent was convicted, in the superior court of the city of Grand Rapids, of keeping a disorderly house at No. 105 Commerce street in said city on divers days between April 26,1909, and March 1,1910, in violation of section 11697, 3 Comp. Laws.

The testimony is undisputed that respondent had charge of the premises in question, and was known as the proprietor. There were 12 rooms in the building, and he rented them to various occupants. He resided elsewhere with his family. He carried a key to this building, and looked after it and conducted its affairs, managing it in a general…