¶1is of the opinion that “bodily infirmity,” as used in article 774, Penal Code, means such infirmity as is. apparently permanent, and he thinks the facts shown with regard to the witness Bob Carter establishes such apparent infirmity, and that his evidence was properly admitted in this case. With this explanation he concurs in the opinion.
24 Tex. Ct. App. 141
Collins v. State
Decided October 29, 1887
Court of Appeals of Texas · decided 1887-10-29
Tried below before the Hon. D. H. Scott. The appellants in this case were jointly indicted, tried and convicted for the theft of a mare and colt, the property of one Bob Carter. A term of five years in the penitentiary was the penalty assessed against each of the appellants. L. C. Lamaster was the first witness fór the State. He testified that he lived in Honey Grove, Fannin county, Texas, and that he knew both of the defendants, whom he pointed out in court.
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Decided 1887-10-29
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