Garner v. State

Writ of error brings for review judgment of conviction of the offense of larceny of seven hogs.

Defendant in the court below was found in possession of the hogs and immediately explained that he had bought the hogs. He claimed that he bought the hogs from one John Thornton. His testimony was corroborated by some six witnesses. He also established by numerous witnesses that his reputation in the community where he lived for honesty and integrity was good.

When the defendant, found in possession of recently stolen property, gave a reasonable and credible explanation as to how he came into such…