Bock v. State

Pettit, O. J.

This prosecution was commenced before a justice of the peace, against the appellant, for malicious trespass, in injuring a toll-gate on a gravel road. There was judgment of guilty, and a fine assessed before the justice. On appeal, the case was tried by the court, without a jury, resulting in a judgment of guilty and a fine of five dollars.

The only question is as to the sufficiency of the evidence to sustain the finding and judgment. It shows that the defendant was travelling with a two-horse team, and refused to pay toll, and the gate was closed against him, and he took a pistol…