Supreme Court of New Jersey June 12, 1899 (Cowell v. State)

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Dixon, J.

The complaint now under consideration charges that “ Peter Cowell, being intoxicated, did indulge in loud, offensive and indecent language in the presence and hearing of persons, both men and women,” contrary to the act concerning disorderly persons.

The meaning of the statute referred to is somewhat obscure. Its language (Gen. 8tat., p.