Stewart v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

The offense is theft; punishment, a fine of $100 and confinement in jail for 60 days.

The court declined to approve appellant’s bill of exception No. 1, with the statement, over the court’s signature, that the bill was refused. No reason was stated for the court’s action. Also, in connection with the refusal, it is shown that the court ordered the bill filed. The procedure to be followed by the trial judge when the bill of exception is prepared and presented to him within the time allowed by law for filing it is provided by statute. Where a bill is prepared by the appellant…