State v. Colby
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Kossuth District Court. — Hon.. George, H. Caer, Judge. The defendant was charged with the crime of unlawfully selling intoxicating liquors. The court directed a verdict for defendant, and the state appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Kinne, J".
*4641 *463I. Information was filed before a justice of the peace in Kossuth county, Iowa, charging the defendant with the crime of selling intoxicating liquors without a permit, and in violation of law. It was in ten counts, and alleged sales to as many different individuals. Defendant pleaded not guilty. On a trial had, defendant was convicted upon eight of the counts, and acquitted upon two of the ■ counts. The justice rendered judgment imposing a fine of four hundred dollars and costs, and ordering that the defendant be confined in the county jail until the fine and costs were paid. The…
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- Engs & Sons v. PriestSupreme Court of Iowa · 1884
- Gross & Hornung v. ScarrSupreme Court of Iowa · 1887
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