Palmer v. State

(After stating the foregoing facts.) The first headnote requires no amplification, because the section of the Code and the cases cited constitute ample authority for this ruling.

The special assignment of error contained in the amended motion for new trial complains of an excerpt from the charge of the court, wherein the judge charged the jury the principle of law that the husband is recognized as the head of the family and as such is presumed to own and control the household effects including intoxicating liquors that may be found therein. This part of his charge related to certain evidence…