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Gist v. State
279 S.W.2d 100
Tex. Crim. App.
1955
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DAVIDSON, Judge.

Unlawfully selling whisky in a dry area is the offense; the punishment, a fine of $100 and thirty days in jail.

The. statement, of facts in this case -was not filed until one hundred sixteen days after the date of notice of appeal.

Appellant insists that the filing was within the time which the trial court had permitted the statement of facts to be filed, by extension granted.

The trial court is powerless to extend the time for filing a statement-of facts beyond the ninety-day period provided for in Art. 759a, Vernon’s C.C.P. Davila v. State, 155 Tex.Cr.R. 599, 237 S.W.2d 993.

In the absence of a statement of facts, we cannot appraise the bills of exception appearing in the record.

The judgment is "affirmed.

Case Details

Case Name: Gist v. State
Court Name: Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
Date Published: Apr 27, 1955
Citation: 279 S.W.2d 100
Docket Number: No. 27550
Court Abbreviation: Tex. Crim. App.
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