United States v. Simpson, 252 U.S. 465 (1920)

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United States v. Simpson


No. 494


Submitted March 5, 1920
Decided April 19, 1920
252 U.S. 465

ERROR TO THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO

Syllabus

The transportation by their owner of five quarts of whiskey for his personal use, in his own automobile, into a state whose laws prohibit the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes is transportation in interstate commerce, and violates the Reed Amendment if the liquor is not intended for any of the purpose therein excepted . P. 467.

257 F. 860 reversed.

The case is stated in the opinion.