Supreme Court of Connecticut July 15, 1835 (Hall v. Howd)

Waite, J.

By the provisions of the statute of this state “ for forming and conducting the military force,” the commanding officer of a militia company is empowered to impose a fine upon any non-commissioned officer, musician or private, of his company, who neglects to perform military duty, when lawfully required; and after having given him due notice, if the fine is not paid and no appeal taken,