May v. State

HENDERSON, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of gaming, and his punishment assessed at a fine of $10, and he appeals.

The Assistant Attorney-General moves to dismiss the appeal herein, on the ground that the recognizance is not sufficient to give this court jurisdiction. The Twenty-fifth Legislature amended article 887 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and provided a form for recognizance on appeal in misdemeanor cases. Among other things, said bond is conditioned that “appellant, who has been convicted in this case of a mis demeanor, and his punishment assessed at $-, as more fully appears from…