Morris v. State

MORROW, Presiding Judge.

Unlawfully possessing intoxicating liquor is the offense; punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for a period of two years.

State’s counsel objects to the consideration of the statement of facts for the reason that it is not authenticated by the signature of the trial judge. The approval and authentication of a statement of facts by the trial judge are essential. See Rev. Civ. Stat., 1925, Art. 2239; C. C. P., 1925, Art. 760; Burns v. State, 288 S. W. 1087.

The court adjourned on the 3rd day of August, 1929. The motion for new trial was overruled on the 23rd…