City of Gaffney v. Putnam

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Associate Justice Fishburne.

The Circuit Court upon appeal upheld the judgment of conviction of the defendant, Shannon E. Putnam, in the Recorder’s Court of the City of Gaffney, wherein he was charged with violating an ordinance of the city, the pertinent part of which reads as follows: “Any person or persons creating any disturbing noises, or making, creating or engaging in any brawl, riot, affray; fighting or indulging in profane, obscene, abusive or vulgar language, * * * shall if found guilty, be subject to a fine * * *

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