People v. Bestle

This is an appeal by the People from an oral decision of the Justice of the Peace in the trial of the above-named defendant.

The return of the Justice on the appeal indicates that “ G. F.” (taken to mean, George Fiesinger, attorney for the defendant) “ asks dismissal on grounds that jury not sworn and witness under oath, time 9:00.” “ H. B.” (taken to mean Henry Blumberg, Assistant District Attorney) “ asks for mistrial; mistrial denied; dismissal granted; Jury discharged for reason that they had not been sworn.”

This return being conclusive and not having been amended on any proper application…