State v. Clark

Defendant was convicted of possessing intoxicating liquor contrary to our prohibition statute, and was fined $200. After the usual motions he appealed.

This cause was not argued, but counsel were present when it was submitted and stated that the principal question is the action of the trial court in overruling defendant’s application for a continuance. Defendant stated in his affidavit that Hon. S. A. Cunningham was his attorney, that Mr. Cunningham was State Senator and was then in attendance upon the Legislature which was then in session. Defendant further stated in the affidavit that the…