Corley v. State

GRAVES, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of the possession of intoxicating liquor for the purpose of sale and fined the sum of $100.00 from which judgment he appeals.

This cause must be reversed because of the failure of the State to prove the allegations in the complaint and information relative to the dry status of Knox County. We have no way of knowing the condition of such county relative to the sale of intoxicating liquors save what is found in the record, but it is silent as to the status of Knox County. It is pleaded, but no proof is present. It must be shown to be in force. See Branch’s…