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· 9/15/1875

Ruth v. City of Abingdon

Citations

  • 80 Ill. 418

Syllabus

<p>Evidence—degree of, in action to recover penalty. In an action to recover a penalty or fine for the violation of a town ordinance, it is error to instruct the jury that a preponderance of evidence, only, is required to convict.</p>

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