Ford v. State

KRUEGER, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of the offense of selling whisky in a dry area and his punishment assessed at a fine of $500.00.

The State’s evidence shows that on the night of August 6, 1942, Allan C. Blakely, who had been given money by an agent of the Texas Liquor Control Board with which to buy whisky from anyone who would sell it to him, went to the Hollywood Night Club located in Lubbock County in the City of Lubbock and there purchased from appellant one pint of whisky.

Appellant took the witness stand and admitted that he was at the club on the night in question; that he saw…