Parsons v. State

Simmons, Chief Justice.

Parsons was tried in the criminal court of Atlanta upon an accusation charging him with the offense of bastardy, and was found guilty. He made a' motion for a new trial, which was overruled, and he excepted.

1. The justice of the peace, before whom the preliminary hearing was had, made entries upon the warrant as follows: “After hearing evidence and argument, defendant required to give bond in conformity with statute. This July 26th, 1891. Edgar IT. Orr, J. P.” “The defendant failing to give bond as required by law, for the support of the child, lying-in, etc., it is…