Winchester v. State

The appellant was convicted of subornation of perjury. There were two counts in the indictment, each setting up different facts.

Sections 7541 and 7543 of the Code of 1907 define perjury and subornation of perjury, and for the offense of perjury the form for an indictment is prescribed. Forms 81 and 82. Section 7542 of the Code provides that in an indictment for perjury or subornation of perjury it is sufficient to state “the substance of the proceedings, the name of the court- or offi cer before whom ■ the, oath was taken, and that such court or officer had authority to administer it, with…