State v. Duke
Texas Supreme Court
42 Tex. 455 (1875)
- Written by Eric Miller, JD
Facts
A Texas law forbade the open or concealed carry of handguns except for law enforcement, travel purposes, and instances in which the gun owner could prove a need for self-defense. George Duke (defendant) was indicted for violating the statute by carrying a pistol known as a six-shooter. Duke challenged the sufficiency of the indictment and the constitutionality of the statute. The district court set aside the indictment as insufficient. The state (plaintiff) appealed to the Texas Supreme Court.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Gould, J.)
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