People v. Parent

Defendant was convicted of perjury,'1' moved for a new trial, and in arrest of judgment, and from the orders denying them both appeals.

Appellant and six others were on trial in the superior court of Madera County, jointly charged with “an assault by means and force likely to do bodily harm upon one W. C. Sellars.” At that trial the charge against appellant was dismissed, and he was called as a witness for the prosecution, and it is upon his testimony given as such witness that this charge of perjury is predicated.

Two grounds are urged for reversal. It is insisted,—1. That the alleged oath…