Webb v. State

In an indictment for the offence of burglary, as defined by the statutes, the ownership of tbe building must, as at common law, be alleged, and the allegation must correspond with the proof. All difficulty on this point would be obviated if the prosecuting officer, in drawing the indictment, when the ownership is uncertain or in doubt, would insert several counts, averring the ownership to be in the different persons in whom the evidence tends to show an interest. A speedy administration of the criminal law would be promoted, and fewer offenders would escape the penalties they have justly…