McKinney v. State

By information the appellant was charged with maliciously, willfully and wantonly killing five hogs and wounding three more, all owned by W. D. Elms. The jury imposed a fine and assessed the amount of damages, the court entering judgment in favor of Elms for treble damages as authorized by statute. Ark. Stats. (1947), §§ 41-403 and 41-405.

Appellant contends that his plea of former jeopardy should have been sustained. Soon after the incident appellant was arrested and his case set for trial in the municipal court. A similar charge against another man was tried first, however, and the municipal…