Warden v. State

The plaintiffs in error were found guilty of possessing intoxicating liquor for the purpose of sale in violation of T.C.A. sec. 39-2527. The jury fixed the punishment of each plaintiff in error at a fine of $500.00 and imprisonment in the County Jail for six months. The motions for new trial of plaintiffs in error were overruled by the Trial Judge and they have perfected their appeal. Hereinafter, the parties will be referred to according to their status in the Trial Court.

The defendants were jointly indicted and tried, not only for the violation of T.C.A. sec. 39-2527, but also as second…