Sisk v. State

Texas Supreme Court
Sisk v. State, 35 Tex. 495 (Tex. 1872)
Walker

Sisk v. State

Opinion of the Court

Walker, J.

A somewhat novel question is presented in this record. The appellant, with one other, was indicted at the February term, 1871, charged with “rudely displaying pistols,” and was tried, found guilty, and fined.

The indictment was founded on the act of October 20, 1866, which was intended to repeal and supercede Article 2012, Paschal’s Digest. It is insisted that the law is void for uncertainty and for want of completeness.

Upon an examination of the law we do not so consider it. The law is unmistakably plain in its meaning, and in nowise subject to the hypercriticism passed upon it by the appellant’s counsel.

The judgment of the district court is affirmed.

Affirmed.

Reference

Full Case Name
T. D. Sisk v. State
Cited By
3 cases
Status
Published
Syllabus
.Appellant having been convicted of a charge of “rudely displaying pistols,” founded on the act of October 26, 1866 (Acts, p. 60), which was intended as a substitute for Article 2012, Paschal’s Digest, it is insisted in this court that the act is void for uncertainty and for want of completeness.. Held, that the meaning of the enactment is plain, and the objection cannot be sustained.