Overman v. State

— This was a prosecution against the appellant, who was a licensed vendor of intoxicating liquors by retail, for keeping his house in a disorderly manner. R. S. 1881, section 2097.

The prosecution was commenced by the filing of an affidavit before a justice of the' peace, where there was a judgment against the appellant. Upon an appeal to the circuit court, and á trial by the court, the appellant was found guilty as charged, and adjudged to pay a fine of $10, and costs of suit, amounting to a considerable sum.

Several questions were reserved upon the proceedings below, but the only claim made…