Knight v. State

J. W. Kilgore was one of the principal witnesses for the state, and if his testimony is to be believed, beyond a reasonable doubt, fastened guilt upon this defendant. Upon cross-examination, this witness was asked what part of the $50 informer’s fee fixed by law he expected to get. The state’s objection was sustained to this question and defendant excepted, the court adding: “That $50.00 reward is offered by the State, payable to the person who catches the still.” The inquiry was not as to whether the fee would be paid; that fact, of course, was and is fixed by law. But the jury was entitled…