Mitchell v. State

Information against the accused for larceny. Plea of not guilty and judgment.

It is not disputed, that the information and affidavit properly charge the offense; hence, no question can properly arise here, except that which relates to the jurisdiction of the Court.

The information alleges, that “the said John Mitchell is now confined in the jáil of Floyd county, charged with the felony herein set forth, and that he has not been indicted by any grand jury of the county of Floyd.” This allegation brings the -case, clearly enough, within the statute, which gives the Court of Common Pleas…