Sanford v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

— The offense is selling intoxicating liquor; the punishment, confinement in the penitentiary for two and one-half years.

A federal prohibition enforcement officer testified that he purchased some whisky from appellant. He said that a Mrs. Black accompanied him to appellant’s place of business. Mrs. Black gave testimony corroborating that of the officer. Testifying in his own behalf, appellant denied that he had any transaction with the officer in which he sold him whisky.

Bill of exception No. 3 presents the following occurrence. Appellant asked Mrs. Black on cross-examination…