Supreme Court of Alabama, 1855

Maxwell v. State

Maxwell v. State
Supreme Court of Alabama · Decided June 15, 1855 · Goldthwaite
27 Ala. 660
Maxwell v. State

Opinion of the Court

GOLDTHWAITE, J.

The Code (§ 1058) does not make the selling of vinous or spirituous liquors, in quantities greater than a quart, to a person of known intemperate habits, an offence ; and hence, upon the evidence Stated in the bill of exceptions, the charge requested should have- been given.

Judgment reversed, and cause remanded. •..

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