Ellis v. State

The plaintiff in error was made defendant to a presentment containing four counts. The first and second counts charged the unlawful reception and possession of intoxicating liquor. The third and fourth counts charged the transportation of whisky, the quantity or amount transported7 not being charged or disclosed.

The plaintiff in error, contended below, as well as here, that the third and fourth counts charged him with, a felony, and that the Criminal Court of Maury County was without jurisdiction to try and render judgment upon the case.

We cannot sustain this contention. It is made a felony…