City of Spartanburg v. Gossett

Oxner, Justice.

The question presented on this appeal is whether the Municipal Court of the City of Spartanburg had jurisdiction to try respondent for having in his possession alcoholic liquors in unstamped containers. The charge was based on an ordinance making' it unlawful for any person to “receive, store, keep or have in possession * * * any alcoholic liquors * * * except as permitted under the laws of the State of South Carolina.” The punishment for a violation thereof is fixed at a fine of not more than $100.00 or imprisonment not exceeding thirty days.

Respondent was tried and convicted…