Jones v. State

Hill, O. J.

1. The accused was convicted of selling intoxicating liquors. One ground of his motion for a new trial is the alleged newly discovered testimony of one witness; and, m connection with this ground, it was shown that this witness was confined in jail under sentence for an offense similar to that for which the accused was awaiting trial, and for which he was subsequently indicted and convicted. Only one witness made. affidavit as to the character of the alleged newly discovered witness. Held: There was no abuse of discretion in overruling the motion for a new trial on this ground.

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