Smith v. State

The grand jury of Twiggs County returned an indictment against Otis Smith, charging him with illegal sale and possession of liquor. Before arraignment, the defendant filed a special plea in abatement and a motion to strike the indictment. These were overruled, and he excepted. Afterwards, and before arraignment, the defendant presented his petition for a change of venue. The State filed a traverse which was sustained, and the defendant excepted.

The bill of exceptions recites that “the court, after hearing said special plea in abatement and motion to strike said indictment, passed an order on…