White v. State

CRAMER, Justice.

This action was by appellee State of Texas under Art. 666, Sec. 42, as amended of the Vernon’s Ann.Penal Code, for forfeiture of an automobile owned by Elzie White. The State alleged the automobile was used to transport illicit beverages in a wet area without a permit, in violation of Art. 666, Sec. 4(a), Vernon’s Ann.Texas P.C. as amended. Appellant countered that the beverages were not illicit. Trial was to the Court on an agreed statement of facts, and resulted in a judgment of forfeiture of the automobile. Upon entry of the judgment Elzie White filed a supersedeas bond and…