Rawlings v. State

1. Where a motion for a change of venue is made, the motion, though sworn to, is not evidence upon the trial of the issues made by the motion, unless it is formally introduced in evidence.

2'. “ ‘Where an application is made by one accused of crime, for a change of venue on the ground that an impartial jury can not lie obtained, the law devolves on the trial judge the duty and responsibility of making an examination and informing himself of the truth of the averments in the application; and where after hearing evidence the trial court is satisfied that a fair and impartial jury may be had in…