Morris v. State

Upon the trial of the defendant under an accusation charging that he did, on March 18, 1952, “unlawfully have, control, and possess a quantity of intoxicating, spirituous, vinous, malted, alcoholic, fermented and mixed liquors and beverages . . . ,” the defendant was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of $500 or spend 12 months in jail. His motion for a new trial, based upon the usual general grounds and 5 special grounds, was overruled and he excepted.

The motion to dismiss the writ of error, on the ground that the bill of exceptions was not presented to the trial judge within 20 days…