People v. Gautier , 2 Wheel. Cr. Cas. 77 ( 1823 )

The court was of the same opinion -, and decided that the act of 1817 was inoperative, and abrogated by the new constitution ; and the act of 1823 was silent as to any penalties for selling goods at public auction, and instructed the jury to acquit the defendant.

The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.