Smith v. Warren

This case has its uncommon features. The appellee, E. J. Warren, on or about June 19,1937, was formally charged in Peoria Precinct, Maricopa County, with drunk driving upon the public highways in that precinct. On June 21st, he appeared by attorney and entered a plea of not guilty and at the same time orally asked for a change of venue, promising the justice of the peace “to mail out an affidavit of bias.” On June 24th the justice of the peace, not having any word from appellee’s attorney, disqualified himself and transferred the case to the justice court of Tolleson precinct. On July 6th the…