State v. Cliett

McFADDEN, Justice.

Defendant-appellant Charles Cliett was charged with the grand larceny of 86 pigs. He was tried before a jury, found guilty, and sentenced to prison for a term not to exceed 5 years. Although several witnesses testified at trial, the reporter’s transcript on appeal contains only the testimony of the appellant’s ex-wife, who was called as a witness for the prosecution. When the criminal acts were allegedly committed by the appellant, he and Mrs. Cliett were married and residing together, but prior to trial they were divorced.

On appeal, the appellant contends that the trial…