State v. Meyers
Oregon Supreme Court
From Marion: Percy R. Kelly, Judge. Statement by Mr. Justice Bean. The defendant, George Meyers, was indicted by the grand jury of Marion County for the crime of murder in the first degree. He was tried, convicted of murder in the second degree, and sentenced.
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From Marion: Percy R. Kelly, Judge. Statement by Mr. Justice Bean. The defendant, George Meyers, was indicted by the grand jury of Marion County for the crime of murder in the first degree. He was tried, convicted of murder in the second degree, and sentenced. Upon appeal to this court the judgment was reversed, and the case remanded for a new trial: State v. Meyers, 57 Or. 50 (110 Pac. 407). As the result of a second trial defendant was found guilty of the crime of manslaughter, and from a judgment sentencing him to the penitentiary for an indeterminate period he appeals, alleging errors,…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Bean
Counsel for defendant contends that no foundation was laid for the introduction of the reporter’s notes of Arthur Meyers’ testimony. For the purpose of laying such a *539foundation, the State produced as a witness Mr. H. P. Minto, sheriff of Marion County, whose testimony in regard thereto was substantially as follows: That he was acquainted with Arthur Meyers; that he had a subpoena for him, which was produced; that he endeavored without success. to find him within the State and upon inquiry found his residence was Toppenish, Washington, where, he was informed, he was night watchman; that he…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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