Supreme Court of Arkansas May 15, 1885 (Blackwell v. State)

' Smith, Justice.

Blackwell was indicted for the sale of one pint of ardent liquors without license. The testimony showed a single sale of whiskey and no more. The court directed the jury, if they found the defendant guilty, to assess his fine at $1,400. They returned a verdict of guilty, but neglected to fix the punishment. Thereupon the court fined him $1,400.