People v. Luders

The defendant was convicted of the offense of carrying on the business of a retailer of liquor without having paid the special tax. The testimony on the trial showed numerous sales of beer, in quantities of 12 bottles or less, at various times and to various people, unless the transactions are to be treated as part *442performance of a contract to sell in larger quantities. In some instances, at least, the defendant contends that the testimony shows that the transaction was this: Defendant said to the would-be purchaser, “I cannot sell you less-than 18 quart bottles, but I will deliver to you as…