State v. Madden

Citations

• 28 S.C. 50
• 4 S.E. 810
• 1888 S.C. LEXIS 12

Syllabus

<p>1. In the absence of a limit to the punishment of violation of contract by a laborer (Gen. Stat., g 2084), trial justices have no jurisdiction of this offence, but it is within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of General Sessions.</p> <p>2. Trial justices have jurisdiction of an offence only where the punishment is limited by the law to a fine of $ 100 or to imprisonment for 30 days.</p>