Crutcher v. State

Appellant was indicted and convicted of tlie crime of grand larceny, alleged to have- been committed by stealing a cow, the property of Joe Pearson. He demurred to the indictment on the ground that the value of the cow was not alleged. Value is immaterial in cases of this character. Sec. 2490, C. & M. Digest.

It is insisted that the testimony does not support the verdict. Witness Block testified that he bought the cow in question, and four other animals, from appellant for $40. The purchase was made, and the price paid, and a bill of sale taken, late Saturday afternoon, and the cow at the time…