Wilson v. State

In the instant case, there is no controversy over who killed Riner’s dog, for the killing was admitted by the defendant. Therefore the only question to be decided is, was the killing justifiable? “Every person who shall instigate, engage in, or do anything in furtherance of an act of cruelty to a domestic animal shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.” “The word ‘cruelty’ shall be held to include every wilful act, omission, or neglect, whereby unjustifiable physical pain, suffering, or death is caused or permitted.” Code, §§ 26-7902, 26-7904. Under the evidence, the jury were authorized to…