State v. Peters

Judgment was pronounced against William Peters and Ed. Adams upon the verdict of a jury finding them guilty of maintaining a common nuisance. They moved for a new trial, which was denied. They have appealed from the judgment and from the order denying them a new trial.

1. The information charged that these men, between certain dates, did knowingly, willfully, unlawfully and wrongfully conduct and maintain a place where intoxicating liquors were then and there sold, kept and bartered. The information describes a building, together with its additions and outbuildings.

The statute, section 11066,…