West v. State

Citations

• 8 Tex. Ct. App. 119

Syllabus

<p>X. Perjury—Indictment for perjury is sufficient in substance if it charges in plain and intelligible words the facts which constitute the offence, — to wit, the judicial proceeding or due course of justice wheréin the oath or affirmation was taken; the lawful taking of the oath or affirmation; the false testimony or statement; its materiality to the issue or subject-matter ; and its wilful falsehood.</p> <p>2. Challenge eor Cause. — The fact that a proffered juror is a witness in the case is expressly enumerated by the Code of Procedure among the causes for challenge. That he belonged to the regular panel, or that he disclaimed any knowledge about the case, did not obviate the objection.</p>