Cox v. State

Cox was convicted of the unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor and appeals.

The only question raised on this appeal is the admissibility of evidence showing the liquor was found in the home of Cox. He claims that the search warrant did not authorize the search of his residence, because it did not describe the premises and did not name him as the person in possession of the liquor or of the premises. The warrant, following the averments of the affidavit, therefor, recites:

“Whereas, A. V. Robbins has this day made complaint on oath, before the undersigned officer, in and for said county,…