Harbaugh v. City of Monmouth

This was an action brought by the city of Monmouth against appellant, to recover a penalty for selling spirituous liquors in violation of the ordinances of the city of Monmouth.

The action was commenced before a police magistrate, before whom the appellant was found guilty. An appeal was prosecuted to the circuit court, where a trial was had before a jury, which resulted in a verdict against appellant for $200. The court overruled a motion for a new trial, and rendered judgment upon the verdict.

The appellant brings the record here, and relies mainly upon the point, to obtain a reversal of the…