Supreme Malt Products Co. v. United States

MAHONEY, Circuit Judge.

The defendant was convicted on an information which charged that it “did engage in the business of purchasing for resale at wholesale distilled spirits, wines, or malt beverages without having secured the basic permit required by Section 3(c) of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act; Section 203(c) Title 27, U.S.C.”1 At the close of the government’s case, the defendant moved for a directed verdict. The *6lower court reserved decision and submitted the case to the jury. After conviction, it denied the motion to direct and a motion to set aside the verdict. It refused to…