United States v. Ducournau

TOULMIN, District Judge.

The indictment charges that defendant carried on the business of a retail dealer in malt liquors without a license. The evidence tended to prove that he carried on business and sold beer by the glass. The jury found him guilty. A motion is now made to set aside the verdict and grant a new trial on the grounds: First, that there was no evidence to support the verdict; and, second, that the evidence was not sufficient to establish beyond a reasonable doubt the guilt of the defendant. The contention is that proof that beer was sold does not support the charge that malt…