Thomas v. State

The indictment charges the appellant with having unlawfully, willfully, and maliciously killed three hogs, of the value of ten dollars, the property of J. D. Anderson, with intent to injure said Anderson.

The jury found the defendant guilty, and assessed the fine at forty-five dollars, for which sum the court rendered judgment and ordered that the defendant be committed to the county jail until the fine and costs were paid.

*236The defendant moved for a new trial on the grounds stated in his motion and also in arrest of judgment. 1. Because the indictment does not allege what injury, if any, was…