Court of Appeals of Kentucky October 24, 1839 (Our v. Commonwealth)

The Chief Justice

delivered the opinion of the Court.

The only charge in the indictment in this case, is that of keeping “a tippling house in the town of Paducah, “by then and there selling ardent spirits by the retail, “towit, Whiskey, Brandy and Gin, without first obtaining a license therefor, according to law.