Sowell v. State

The indictment in this case charged that the accused did “ take and steal and carry away one red brindle cow, white belly and white face with a butt head, heifer, same being the property of Mrs. J. H. Harris, of the value of $20.00.” The defendant demurred on the ground that the indictment did not sufficiently describe “the kind of cow or heifer he is charged with stealing.” The demurrer was overruled and exceptions pendente lite were filed; the case proceeded to trial, a verdict of guilty was rendered, and a motion for a new trial was overruled.

1. The court properly overruled the demurrer.…