STATE v. BROOKS


356 S.W.2d 272 (1962)

STATE of Tennessee v. Myron BROOKS and John Henry Gant.

Supreme Court of Tennessee.

April 4, 1962.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George F. McCanless, Atty. Gen., Lyle Reid, Asst. Atty., Gen., Nashville, for the State.

J.C. Summers, Nashville, for John Henry Gant, Dale Quillen, Nashville, for Myron Brooks.


DYER, Justice.

The Defendants, Myron Brooks and John Henry Gant were indicted in Davidson County for receiving, transporting and possessing untaxed, contraband white corn whiskey. Counsel for Defendants moved to suppress the testimony of arresting officers on the ground the search of the vehicle was unlawful, and upon the hearing the trial court sustained this motion. The State was granted and has perfected its appeal to this Court.

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