State v. White

This case comes up for our decision under section 8 of cb. 180, R. S., which, provides, that if upon the trial of any person who shall be convicted in the circuit court, any question of law shall arise, which, *360in the opinion of the judge, shall be so important or so doubtful as to require the decision of the supreme court, he shall, if the defendant desire it, or consent thereto, report the case so far as may be necessary to present the question of law arising therein, and thereupon all proceedings in that court shall be stayed. The aggregate value of the goods and chattels stolen is charged…