Legal Opinion

State v. Wernitsch

Washington Supreme Court

Decided January 10, 1919No. 14876PublishedCited by 2 opinions

Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Yakima county, Holden, J., entered October 23, 1917, upon a trial and conviction of violating the prohibition law.

1Opinion of the CourtMitchell, J.

Appellant was convicted by a jury of tbe unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor, and has appealed from tbe judgment entered on tbe verdict.

From appellant’s brief, which is short and irregular, according to subdivision 2, rule 8, of the rules of this court, we understand that only two alleged errors are claimed, viz.: First, the denial of a motion for a new trial; and second, insufficiency of the evidence to justify the verdict.

As to the motion for a new trial, it was based upon grounds which required it to be supported by affidavits. It appears that affidavits were used, at least they are found…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Singer v. Metz Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1918
  2. Hendrix v. HendrixWashington Supreme Court · 1918

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. State v. CarlstenWashington Supreme Court · 1943
  2. State v. HarmonWashington Supreme Court · 1944

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