The People v. Smith

Herbert M. Smith was indicted in the criminal court of Cook county for selling at retail alcoholic liquor in territory in which the sale of liquor was prohibited. A motion was made to quash the indictment which was denied. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. Evidence was heard by the court without a jury. The defendant was found guilty and fined $50. Motions for a new trial and in arrest of judgment were overruled and the judgment was entered. The case is here on writ of error.

The defendant operated a tavern in an unincorporated section of New Trier township at Dundee Road and…