Hardy v. State

Supreme Court of Georgia October 26, 1900

Hardy v. State, 112 Ga. 18 (Ga. 1900)

37 S.E. 95; 1900 Ga. LEXIS 5

Simmons

Opinion of the Court

Simmons, C. J.

Where the indictment charged the accused with the larceny of á “ fawn-colored Jersey heifer about eighteen months old,” and the proof showed the larceny of a fawn-colored heifer, this was a fatal variance.

Judgment reversed.

All the Justices concurring.

Indictment for simple larceny. Before Judge Fite. Catoosa superior court. June 16, 1900.

Mann & Terry, for plaintiff in error. Sam. P. Maddox, solicitor-general, contra.

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Status: Published