State v. Hughes
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Circuit Court, Calhoun County ; Hugh D. Merrill, Judge. Proceedings by the State- against Arthur J. Hughes and others to condemn a mule, a buggy, and a harness which were being used in the transportation of intoxicating liquors in violation of the Bone Dry Law. Judgment for defendants, and the State appeals.
1Per curiam
This is a proceeding by the state to condemn a mule, a buggy, and harness, which were being used in the transportation of intoxicating liquors, in violation of a recent statute of this state passed at the present session of the Legislature, and referred to as the Bone Dry Prohibition Law of this state. This act, among other things; provides for the condemnation of “all conveyances and vehicles of transportation of any kind * * * used for the illegal conveying of any prohibited liquors or beverages.”
The property in question was seized by the sheriff of Calhoun county while in the possession .…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- State ex rel. Attorney General v. TallySupreme Court of Alabama · 1893
- Raiford v. StateSupreme Court of Alabama · 1877
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