Slater v. State

The indictment in this case contains two counts,— the first count charging John Slater with breaking and entering the dwelling house of E. H. Jackson with intent to commit a larceny therein; and the second count charging the defendant with brealdng and entering said dwelling house and stealing therefrom “one green dress of the value of $10, the property of Ella Jackson,” and “one handkerchief of the value of 35 cents, the property of E. H. Jackson.” The only question for determination is whether or not the trial judge erred in overruling the general grounds of the motion for a new trial.

E. H.…