2 Ohio Law. Abs. 488 | Ohio Ct. App. | 1924
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This case and that of Smith v. State were tried together in the Mayor’s Court, where Miller and Smith were convicted of selling and delivering intoxicating liquor to one eollins. Error was prosecuted by defendants, who contended that since the affidavits, on the filing of which the warrants were issued, were made by one Conrad who was dead and who had no
The authority cited has application to civil matters, and none to criminal cases or matters such as are involved in this ease. There is no restriction found in 13469 GC. to the effect that persons making the affidavit must have personal knowledge or even be competent witnesses. If such were the rule justice would be seriously impeded. The contention of defendants is, not well taken. The judgments, not being against the decided weight of the evidence, will be affirmed.