The People v. Palmer

Per Curiam :

The plaintiff in error was indicted in the circuit court of Adams county for stealing a hog, alleged to be of the value of $40. Upon a trial by a jury he was found guilty, was sentenced to imprisonment in the penitentiary, and has sued out a writ of error.

Plaintiff in error contends that the verdict was contrary to the evidence and that the ■ court erred in giving an instruction. In support of his contention that the verdict was contrary to the evidence it is contended that the ownership of the hog was not proved as alleged and that its value was not shown to be as much as $15.

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