Reed v. State

This is a case of theft. The caption recites that Hon. R.T. Brown, special judge, presided at this trial. The record fails to disclose the disqualification of Hon. W.C. Buford, the regular judge, nor is it anywhere in the transcript shown by what authority a special judge was elected or agreed upon, or in any manner legally designated to try this case. Under article 609 Code Criminal Procedure and those preceding it, it is necessary that the record show, if a special judge sits, the authority for such selection and how selected and the fact that the proper oath was administered to him as such…