Wilson v. State

HENDEBSOíl, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of false swearing, and his punishment assessed at two years confinement in the penitentiary, hence this appeal.

By bill of exceptions appellant raises the .question that the affidavit introduced in evidence, and on which the alleged false swearing is predicated, shows on its face not to have been made before an officer authorized to administer oaths. The affidavit shows to have been signed: “A. Payne, justice of the peace and ex-officio notary public, Hunt County, Texas,” and has a notary’s seal on it. The contention is, that there is no such officer…