¶1On the trial of one charged with the illegal sale of intoxicating liquors, it was error to admit evidence of such a sale by the accused more than two years prior to the date of the accusation, and to charge the jury that they might “ consider these transactions as circumstances in arriving at a proper verdict.” Judgment reversed.
121 Ga. 580
Erwin v. State
Decided January 26, 1905
Supreme Court of Georgia · decided 1905-01-26
<p>Accusation of unlawful sale of liquor. Before Judge Foute. City court of Cartersville. October 15, 1904.</p>
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Decided 1905-01-26
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