State v. . Mostella
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Appeal from Whedbee, J., at January Term, 1912, of RICHMOND. Indictment for keeping liquor on band for sale contrary to law. There was verdict of guilty. Judgment, and defendant excepted and appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtHoke, J.
The statute applicable, chapter 21, Laws of Extra Session 1908, makes it unlawful for persons other than duly licensed druggists to have or keep for sale, barter, or exchange spirituous, vinous, malt, or other intoxicating liquors in the county of Richmond. By section 2, the having on hand more than one quart of the liquors in question by persons other than duly licensed druggists is made prima facie evidence of guilt.
There was ..ample evidence to sustain the verdict, and we find no reversible error which entitles defendant to a new trial of the issue.
There was evidence on the part of the…
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