Burns v. State

KRUEGER, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of the offense of having sold whisky in a dry area and his punishment was assessed at a fine of $300.00. -

The State’s testimony shows that Brown County is a dry area; that on the 4th day of August, 1941, the appellant, at his place of business in said county, sold some whisky to E. E. Morris. Appellant took the witness stand and denied that he sold any whisky to Morris. He stated that Morris came into his place of business and called for a bottle of Coca-Cola, which was served to him; that he then drew a pint of whisky from his: shirt bosom; poured it…