Crane v. People

The plaintiffs in error were indicted in the Kane County Circuit Court June 8, 1896, charged with living together in an open state of adultery contrary to the form of the statute and against the peace and dignity of the people of the State. The suit ufas certified to the County Court for trial May 22, 1895.

The case was tried by a jury in the County Court', resulting in a verdict of guilty as to both defendants. The court, after overruling a motion for a new trial, sentenced each defendant to pay a fine of $500 and costs, and to stand committed till such fine and costs were paid.

The plaintiffs…