Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court April 15, 1839 (Inhabitants v. Winslow)

Shaw C. J.

delivered the opinion of the Court, This action is brought to recover a penalty, supposed to have been *85incurred by the defendant, in carrying a poor person, standing in need of support, from Charlton to Sturbridge, and leaving her there, contrary to the provisions of the statutes. Revised Stat c. 46, § 24.