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32 Tex. 396

Vance v. State

Texas Supreme Court

Decided July 1, 1869

Texas Supreme Court · decided 1869-07-01

Tried below before the. Hon. W. P. Bacon. The indictment was for the theft of six hogs. Being found guilty, his punishment was assessed by the jury at two years in the penitentiary.

Decided 1869-07-01

Caldwell, J.

¶1For aught that appears in the evidence, the alleged offense may have been committed in Maine or Mexico. The venue is a material averment in every indictment, and, being material, must be proved as laid. (4 Texas, 451; 14 Texas, 406 ; Austin term, 1868.)

¶2The motion for a new trial ought to have been granted. The judgment is reversed and a new trial awarded.

¶3Keversed and remanded.

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