City of Cincinnati v. Hyams

OPINION

By MATTHEWS, J.

The appellee was convicted as the result of a trial without a jury in the Municipal Court of Cincinnati in two proceedings of knowingly having in his possession memoranda of wagers, commonly known as race horse slips and pay-off slips, and contrary to municipal ordinances. He was fined $2'00.00 and costs in each case, but one-half of the fine was remitted.

Appeal was taken to the Common Pleas Court, where the appeals were consolidated for the purpose of hearing. That court reversed the judgments and ordered the release of the accused, on the ground that the judgments were…