Scott v. State

HURT, Presiding Judge.

This conviction Avas obtained for perjury. Appellant Avas indicted and tried before the District Court of San Saba County for theft of two yearlings, the property of Ney Gorman. Upon that trial Gorman and others swore that after the yearlings were taken from the range they Avere seen in Henry Cravey’s pasture, and branded with a cross. These animals Avere taken from this pasture to appellant’s place and there branded 4A Upon the trial for this theft, appellant, being a witness in his own behalf, testified that when the latter brand Avas placed on the cattle he also…