Smith v. Austin

The plaintiff made oath on a trial before a referee and also on a motion for a new trial in the same case, and the question occurred whether she had not therein committed perjury. The defendant having some-connection with the subject of the litigation and also cognizance of facts bearing on the question proceeded to consult the assistant prosecuting attorney in relation thereto and in contemplation of the institution of criminal proceedings in-case that an occasion therefor was considered as existing.. That officer received the information given by the defendant and made likewise such further…