State v. Anderson
Supreme Court of Arkansas
APPEAL from Nevada Circuit Court. Hon. James K. Youñg, Circuit Judge. It was not necessary to allege the name of the game, or that money was bet State v. Graee, 21 Ark., 227; Stoelcden v. State, 18 Ark., 186. Whatever is not essential is surplusage. 1 Whar. Am. Crim. Law Book 1, sec. 624-6, Rev’ed.
1Opinion of the Court
English, Ch. J.:
On the 30th of November, 1874, John D. Anderson was indicted in the Nevada Circuit Court for Sabbath breaking.
There were four counts in the indictment. The first count charged that the defendant on the first day of November, 1874, the same being' the Christian Sabbath, or Sunday, at etc., did engage in a game played with cards called euchre, etc.
The second count charged that, on the same day, he engaged in a game played with cards called casino, etc.
The third count charged that, on the same day, he engaged in a game played with cards called euchre, and bet money on said game,…
2Cited by8 opinions
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