Burks v. State

For good cause shown the order heretofore entered affirming the judgment of the trial court is set aside.

Burks vas convicted for carrying a pistol, was fined $50, and has appealed to this court.

Sheriff Norman, the only witness examined, testified, in full, as follows:

“I had a warrant for the arrest of the defendant, and when I arrested him, he was riding a horse along the public road, he had on him this gun. He had it in a liolster and it was under his overalls. It was in this County, Fentress, and State of Tennessee, and less than twelve months before this indictment in the case.”

Cross-examin…