Hicks v. State
Hicks v. State
Opinion of the Court
Some of the questions presented in this case were considered in the case of Floyd v. State, 15 Ala. App. 654, 74 South. 752, and it is not necessary to restate the principles therein stated.
The petition filed with the court of county commissioners of Clarke county, for the establishment of the public road in question was signed by the defendant and others, and recites “the undersigned .citizens of said county respectfully represent unto your Honorable Oourt,” etc., and the evidence shows that the defendant was duly warned to assist in opening up the road, and that he worked thereon under the overseer one day and a good part of another.
Section 24 of the by-laws adopted by the court of county commissioners is as follows:
“24. Who to Aid in Opening New Itoad. On opening new roads all persons not exempt, living within three miles thereof are liable to work thereon and the overseer opening such road must warn all persons within that distance, and must proceed against any of them failing to attend and work as against other defaulters.”
The evidence, we think, affords an inference that the defendant was liable to road duty on the road in question and authorized the conclusion announced in the judgment of guilty. *89 Howell v. State, 171 Ala. 62, 54 South. 542; James v. State, 15 Ala. App. 89, 72 South. 585.
The charge made in the complaint comprehends a default in failing to assist in opening a new road, and appellant’s contention that there was a fatal variance in the averments and proof is not sustained. Howell v. State, supra.
It follows, therefore, that section 66 of the miles and laws adopted by the court of county commissioners, prescribing the punishment for such violations, is void, but this does not call for a reversal of the judgment. The fine assessed was authorized by the statute, and the appellant has no ground to complain.
We find no error in the record, and the judgment is affirmed.
Affirmed.
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