Case v. State

The plaintiff in error, Jim Case, and Aubrey McCall were jointly charged by information with the larceny of ten hogs, the property of one H. Hensler. A severance was demanded and granted. On his trial, Jim Case was found guilty and sentenced to be imprisoned for the term of one year in the penitentiary.

Of the various errors assigned, it is only necessary to consider the first: That the verdict of the jury is contrary to the evidence. After a careful examination of the record, we do not believe, that the evidence is sufficient to warrant the verdict and judgment rendered in the court below.…