George Kidd v. State

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Supreme Court Case Name: 
George Kidd v. State
Case Date: 
1903
Court Origin: 
Circuit - Criminal
Cause/Crime: 
Liquor, Sale of Illegal

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County:

  • Morgan
Division: 
East
Number of Pages: 
7
Notes / Description: 

Kidd was charged with two counts of violating the 4 mile law that outlawed the sale of liquor within 4 miles of a school house. Kidd left the liquor in a hiding place, told the buyer, the buyer took the liquor, leaving payment in the hiding place. Kidd claimed he didn't sell the liquor- he "found it" & gave it away.