State v. Shearer

PHELPS, Superior Judge.

— Briefly stated, the facts in this case are: That defendants were on November 18, 1923, charged with the violation of section 639, Penal Code of 1913, which makes it a misdemeanor for any person or persons, firm or corporation, owning or having charge of any sheep or goats, to herd the same or permit the same to be herded on the land or possessory right to land of other persons without the express consent of the owner.

That defendants were thereafter arrested and brought before the justice of the peace, and the case duly set for trial for the twenty-fourth day of…