Peeples v. State

Only one of the several grounds of the motion for new trial need be considered. It is perfectly clear, from a reading of the brief of the evidence, that the verdict finding the defendant guilty is contrary to law, because entirely without any evidence to support it. He was indicted for simple larceny, and-charged with theft of a hog which was the property of one Rackley. The indictment does not contain a count charging him with knowingly receiving stolen goods. Rackley testified that a black and white spotted hog was stolen from him in the spring of 1907. He found the hog in the pasture of…