Unruh v. State ex rel. Baum

Zollars, J. —

The relatrix filed with a justice of the peace a charge of bastardy against appellant, upon which he was arrested. The justice’s record shows that on the day set for trial appellant was present in person and by attorney; that the State was represented by its prosecuting attorney; that the relatrix was not present; that the cause was submitted to the court for trial, and that there being no evidence offered in support of the charge made by the relatrix, the court found for the defendant, appellant. On the day following a transcript of the proceedings was filed in the circuit…