State v. Shoots
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court, Parish of Washington; Thomas M. Burns, Judge. G. P. Shoots was convicted of selling intoxicating liquors, and he appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMonroe, J.
Defendant was prosecuted for retailing spiritous liquor without a license, and gave an appearance bond in the sum of $1,000, which was declared forfeited upon his nonappearance when called for trial. He subsequently, through his attorney, moved to set aside the judgment of forfeiture, on the ground that there had been no order given by the judge fixing the amount of the bond, and he now appeals from an adverse judgment upon that motion. The state moves to dismiss the appeal for want of jurisdiction in this court. The motion must *1035prevail. Tlie appellate jurisdiction of this court extends to…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- State v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1885
- Ryan v. Louisville, New Orleans & Texas Railway Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1892
- State v. CoxSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1905
- Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children v. CageSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1893
3Cited by1 opinion
- State v. BezettSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1925