State v. Hovers

McMurray, Judge.

Defendant James Hovers was indicted for the offense of a felony (arson in the first degree), the indictment alleging he "did knowingly damage by means of fire and explosive the dwelling house of James Hovers which was then and there subject to a security interest as evidenced by a warranty deed to secure debt in favor of Citizens Federal Savings and Loan Association of Rome; the damage aforesaid having been caused by the accused without the consent of Citizens Federal Savings and Loan Association of Rome. . .”

Defendant filed a motion to quash the indictment (in the nature of a…