Tennessee Superior Court for Law and Equity May 6, 1809 (State v. France)

lead-opinion

This was an indictment for horse-stealing. It charged the stealing of the horse of Stephen Harris. Upon evidence it appeared, that the man whose horse *Page 435 was stolen was named Harrison. The witness stated that his name of baptism was Harrison, though his neighbors sometimes called him Harris. I am inclined to believe the objection is sustainable.