Sanford v. Starling & Smith Co.

Citations

• 69 Miss. 204

Syllabus

<p>1. Intoxicating Liquors. Belt therefor. Code 1880, H1108,1109.</p> <p>The stringent provision of § 1108, code 1880, making debts for vinous and spirituous liquors sold in less quantities than one gallon uncollectible, and declaring void all notes and securities given therefor, is limited by its terms to persons licensed to retail. Others are subject to § 1109, which prescribes a penalty for disposing of liquors without license.</p> <p>2. Same. Illegal consideration. Security good in part.</p> <p>Where a note for a past-due account and supplies to be furnished by one not a licensed retailer is executed, and a trust-deed is taken to secure the note, the trust-deed is not void in toto because in the account there were items for intoxicating liquors furnished in violation of law and on credit.</p>