Horner v. State

Alvey, J, delivered the opinion of the Court.

The indictment in this case charges the defendant with maintaining a nuisance, in carrying on an offensive trade. The defendant demurred to the indictment, and the demurrer was overruled; and, upon plea of not guilty, the defendant was tried, and found guilty by verdict of a jury. He then made a motion in arrest, of judgment, and that was overruled ; and after judgment entered upon the verdict, the cause was brought here as upon writ of error, and the errors assigned are certain alleged defects in the indictment.

It is charged in the indictment that…