1. Every defendant in a criminal case has the right to be tried upon an indictment or accusation perfect in form and substance. Youmans v. State, 51 Ga.App. 373 (180 S. E. 495), and citations.
2. An indictment or accusation must allege, or in some manner show, the venue of the alleged offense so as to show that it was committed within the jurisdiction of the court. Smith v.
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