Vance v. State

Texas Supreme Court
Vance v. State, 32 Tex. 396 (Tex. 1869)
Caldwell

Vance v. State

Opinion of the Court

Caldwell, J.

For 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.)

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

Keversed and remanded.

Reference

Full Case Name
S. Vance v. State
Status
Published
Syllabus
1β€”In every indictment the venue is a material averment, and must be proved as laid.