Edwards v. State

Carleton Harris, Chief Justice.

Appellant, E. W. Edwards, was charged by Information with violation of the Overdraft Act (Ark. Stat. Anno., 1947, Sections 67-714 to 67-716), was found guilty by the jury, and Ms punishment fixed at six months imprisonment in the State Penitentiary. Several points are raised in urging a reversal, but the first contention effectively disposes of the appeal, vis., the Garland County Circuit Court was without jurisdiction.

The undisputed proof reflects that appellant, a building contractor, issued a payroll check upon the Worthen Bank and Trust Company of Little…