State v. Miner
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Harrison District Court. — Hon. F. K. Gaynor, Juclge. Dependant was indicted for the_ larceny of three heifers. There was a jury trial, with the result that defendant was found guilty. From the judgment rendered on the verdict he appeals .
1Opinion of the CourtWaterman, J.
1 Defendant applied for a change of venue on the ground of the prejudice of the inhabitants of Harrison county. This application was supported by affidavits. The state made a counter showing, and the application was overruled. This action of the trial court is complained of. We have quite often said that we will not interfere with the discretion vested in the trial court in passing upon such an application, unless it appears to have been abused. State v. Edgerton, 100 Iowa, 63, and .cases cited. The ruling of the court in this case seems to have sufficient support.
2 II. It is thought that the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- State v. ManleySupreme Court of Iowa · 1888
- State v. KirkpatrickSupreme Court of Iowa · 1887
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