State v. Siporen

Henry M. Gallagher, Chief Justice.

A “tab charge” placed against defendant in the municipal court of Minneapolis reads:

“Jul 11, 1942 R. C. Eudie makes complaint against defendant and says that on the 11th day of July, 1942, at the city of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, the defendant then and there being, did wilfully, unlawfully and wrongfully operate a tippling house at 23 No. Wash, contrary to the provisions of an ordinance passed by the City Council of the City of Minneapolis.”

Defendant demurred to the “tab charge” upon the grounds that it failed to allege a public offense or a…