Bright v. State

Christian, Judge.

The offense is passing a forged instrument; the punishment, confinement in the penitentiary for two years.

The alleged forged instrument which it is charged appellant passed to Obie Childs is set out in the indictment, as follows:

“THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

“Jacksonville, Texas, 3/12/ 1936

“On Demand Pay to the order of J. C. Harris $32.00 Thirty Two-No/100 Dollars

“Value received and charge to account of

“F. W. Collins

Admx Estate J. H. Hughes

“To First National Bank Longview, Texas”

Obie Childs testified that he cashed the alleged forged check for appellant on the 14th of March, 1936.…