The accusation must state the offense charged in ordinary and concise language without repetition and in such manner as to enable a person of common understanding to know what is intended.
History: Laws 1909, ch. 36, § 5; Code 1915, § 3958; C.S. 1929, § 96-109; 1941 Comp., § 10-306; 1953 Comp., § 5-3-6.
ANNOTATIONSStrict formality inapplicable. — Strict formality customarily required in the case of indictments or informations does not apply to accusation under this section. State ex rel. Mansker v. Leib, 20 N.M. 619, 151 P. 766 (1915).
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Divorce and separation: goodwill in medical or dental practice as property subject to distribution on dissolution of marriage, 76 A.L.R.4th 1025.
20 C.J.S. Counties § 106; 62 C.J.S. Municipal Corporations § 514.