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1. 1040. Misbranding of Colusa Natural Oil, Colusa Natural Oil Capsules, and Colusa Natural Oil Hemorrhoid Ointment. U. S. v. Empire Oil & Gas Corporation and Chester Walker Colgrove (Colusa Products Co.) Pleas of not guilty. Tried to a jury. Verdict of guilty. Fine of $500 and 6 months in jail imposed against individual defendant on each of the 3 counts, the jail sentences to run concurrently and terminate upon payment of fine. Corporate defendant fined $3. Fines deposited in escrow and appeal noted. Judgment reversed by appellate court and case remanded for retrial. Pleas of nolo contendere thereafter entered. Defendants given same sentences as those originally imposed.