Jackson v. State

The evidence in this case warranted a finding of the following facts: Jackson, the plaintiff in error, entered the residence of Cadle, ostensibly for the purpose of purchasing a watch, and examined several which were exhibited to him. It was then discovered by Cadle and his wife that one of the watches was missing. After ascertaining this fact, Cadle, who was a cripple, presented a pistol at Jackson, and Mrs. Cadle began a search of his person for the missing watch. Cadle laid the pistol on the bed and himself undertook to ascertain if Jackson had the watch concealed upon his,person.…