Legal Opinion
People v. Phillips
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided September 17, 1902No. Docket No. 153PublishedCited by 4 opinions
Exceptions before judgment from Kalamazoo; Adams, J. John W. Phillips was convicted of having colored oleomargarine in his possession, with intent to sell it.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
The respondent was convicted of having on hand with intent to sell, and offering for sale, oleomargarine, colored in imitation of yellow butter, contrary to the provisions of Act No. 22 of the legislature, passed at the session of 1901. It is claimed by respondent that this law is unconstitutional, and is an invalid law. That question was decided in the very recent case of People v. Rotter, ante, 250 (91 N. W. 167), against the contention of respondent, and need not be discussed here.
It is urged as a matter of defense (and we quote from the brief of counsel) :
*396“That the statute is only aimed…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- People v. RotterMichigan Supreme Court · 1902
3Cited by4 opinions
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