State v. Benjamin Hayes

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Supreme Court Case Name: 
State v. Benjamin Hayes
Case Date: 
1876
Court Origin: 
Circuit - Criminal
Cause/Crime: 
Profanity

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County:

  • Cannon
Division: 
Middle
Number of Pages: 
11
Notes / Description: 

Grand jury indictment for profanity. Defendant spoke the following words in a public place: "God dam you; Go to hell; Kiss my ass." Defendant made a motion to quash the indictment.