Quin v. State

Mississippi Supreme Court
Quin v. State, 82 Miss. 75 (Miss. 1903)
Whitfield

Quin v. State

Opinion of the Court

Whitfield, C. J.,

delivered the opinion of the court.

Whether chapter 105 of the acts of 1900 is constitutional or not — and we are inclined to think it is, although not now deciding that point — this appellant is in no condition to question it on the ground on which he puts his assault. His own contention is that the act is unconstitutional because not providing for notice, and yet the appellant appeared,- and has contested the case through all the courts. The only purpose notice would serve has been acomplished in his case, and courts- do not pass upon the constitutionality of statutes at the instance of parties not in a position to question them.

Affirmed.

Reference

Full Case Name
Licurgus C. Quin v. State of Mississippi
Cited By
3 cases
Status
Published
Syllabus
Constitutional Law. Statutes. Questioning validity. Estoppel. Laws 1900, chapter 105. Seizure of intoxicating liquors. Where intoxicating liquors were seized, under laws 1900, chapter 105, providing therefor, and a party claim the same in pursuance of the provisions of .said statute, he is not in position- to. insist . that the statute is unconstitutional because it does not provide for notice.