Rabon v. State
Supreme Court of Florida
This was a motion made in behalf of Rabón, for an order to make the writ of error in this case a supersedeas. The facts on which the motion was based appear in the opinion of the Court.
1Opinion of the CourtDuPont, J.
The appellant had been indicted in the Circuit Court upon a charge of murder — -was tried, convicted and sentenced to be hung. He sued out a writ of error, and in order that he might have the benefit thereof, a reprieve was obtained, postponing- the time appointed for the execution of the sentence, to a day posterior to the commencement of the term of this Court. Upon the calling of the case for argument, it was discovered that the record was so defective, that no judgment could be rendered thereon. The case was accordingly continued for the term, and a certiorari ordered to bring up a…
2Cited by3 opinions
- Loeb v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1980
- State Ex Rel. Seay v. MayoSupreme Court of Florida · 1939
- Caulk v. FoxSupreme Court of Florida · 1869