The People v. Gillespie

Plaintiff in error was convicted in the circuit court of Pike county of the crime of burglary and sentenced to the penitentiary. He here seeks reversal of that judgment.

The indictment consists of two counts, the first charging that plaintiff in error forcibly broke and entered a certain tool-shed, the property belonging to the Pittsfield Country Club, a corporation; and the second count that he entered said tool-shed without force, the doors and windows being open. Both charge an intent to steal the personal property of the country club.

Plaintiff in error filed a motion to quash each count of…