Ezell v. State

Christian, Judge.

The offense is possession of whisky in a dry area for the purpose of sale; the punishment, a fine of $100.00.

Officers went to a filling station owned by appellant’s son and searched for intoxicating liquor. Appellant was the only person present at the station. The officers found two and one-half pints of whisky back of a counter in the station.

Appellant testified as follows: “I am the defendant in this case and heard the testimony of Mr. V. L. Delaney. The premises that he searched belonged to my son, J. N. Ezell. The pint bottle that he found about half full of whisky was…