Goolsby v. State

The act of 1915 (Acts 1915, p. 319) is codified as sections 4158-4160 of the Code of 1923, as rewritten by the recess code committee of the Legislature. In the act and its codification are contained provisions to the effect that upon the trial for obtaining money, other property, or credit by check, draft, or order which is not paid, any person so charged shall be a competent witness to testify to his circumstances and intent whenhe drew the check, draft, or order. Why was the act of 1921 not included in the Code of 1923, rather than the act of 1915?

The act of 1915 was given consideration in…