Supreme Court of Connecticut March 15, 1872 (State v. Jackson)

Butler, C. J.

It is generally sufficient to describe a statutory offence in the words of the statute. But cases occur where, from the nature of the offence, greater particularity is necessary for the protection of the accused. This subject has recently been examined in the case of State v. Lockbaum, 38 Conn. R., 400, and it is not necessary to re-examine it.

This case is exceptional.