McLaughlin v. State

Prosecution for an assault and battery, by affidavit and information. Motion to quash the information overruled; exception. Plea not guilty; trial by the court; finding guilty; fine; motion for a new trial overruled; exception; appeal.

The affidavit charges, in the proper form, that Raleigh McGloffin committed an assault and battery on the person of Eliza Welborn. The information alleges that Raleigh McLauflin committed an assault and battery on the person of J. Eliza Welborn.

According to section 25, p. 395, 2 G. & H., “ an information may be amended in matter of substance, or form, at any…