People v. Coughtry
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, Albany county. Action in the name of the people of the state against William H. Coughtry, for penalties for violations of the game laws. From an order changing the place of trial from the county of Columbia to the county of Albany, on the ground of the convenience of witnesses, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLandon, J.
The action is for the recovery of penalties for alleged violations, by the defendant, of the game laws. The violations are alleged to have been committed in the county of Albany. The action was brought by the district attorney of Columbia county, and the place of trial laid in that county. The appellant’s sole contention is that, under the statute, the court had no power to change the place of trial. Section 3, c. 577, Laws 1888, provides that “such suits shall be commenced on the order of any game or fish protector, in the name of the people, by any district attorney where the offense shall…
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