Tennessee Supreme Court July 1, 1827 (Cornwell v. State)

lead-opinion

The opinions of Whyte, Cateon, and Ckabb, JJ. (Pece, J. dissenting,) were delivered by

CRABB, J.

*498One question made by the plaintiff in error is as to the caption of the indictment.

1. It is said to be insufficient, because.it does not there appear that the grand jurors were freeholders or householders. One answer to this objection is that it does appear.