Thompson v. State

Charlie Thompson was charged with having, on September 4, 1934, committed an assault and battery on Mrs. Pauline Melton. Defendant was arrested on September 25, 1934, at which time he was placed in jail, and he remained there until October 2, when he was again released on bond. The case was set for trial October 3, and when called the defendant announced that he had employed Mr. Elournoy to represent him and that Mr. Elournoy was in Atlanta, but would <<rbe back tomorrow,” and he would be ready for trial at that time. Witnesses for defendant were subpoenaed' to be present the 4th of October.…