Koehler v. State

But two questions are raised upon this appeal. The defendant contends, first, that the indictment was fatally defective in that it contained no allegation as to the truth of the matters as to which it was alleged defendant had testified falsely; second, that there was no competent evidence to show that the defendant was duly sworn in the proceeding, in which he is alleged to have testified falsely. After allegations by way of inducement, the indictment sets forth:

“That the said Harry C. Koehler did then and there commit the crime of- perjury in that he did wilfully and corruptly swear, affirm…