State v. Searcy
Supreme Court of Missouri
Error to Monroe Circuit Court. The case is stated in the opinion. Written arguments on behalf of the state were filed by Mr. Carr and Mr. Clover. There was no appearance for the defendant.
1Opinion of the CourtRyland, Judge
At the June term, 1854, of the Circuit Court within and for Monroe county, the grand jury indicted the defendant, Searcy, for selling intoxicating liquors in quantities less than one quart, without a license. This indictment was found upon a violation of the act of 1845, entitled “ An act to regulate groceries and dram-shops,” approved March 25, 1845.
The defendant appeared and moved the court to quash the indictment, assigning for reason, that the first and third sec*490tions of the said act were repugnant to the constitution of the state. This motion was sustained, and the defendant discharged.…
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