Boatwright v. State

Boatwright was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter on May 17, 1892. On the next day he filed a motion for a new trial. A rule nisi issued, and service was duly made. On May 20, he applied for and was granted an order allowing him thirty days within which to prepare a brief of evidence and an amendment to the motion. On May 28, the court took a recess until July 5, with the announcement that the term would remain open during the interval for all purposes except the trial of causes. On July 5, the movant tendered an amended motion and a brief of the evidence, and moved that the court extend…