Steensland v. Hoppmann

The petitioners asked the circuit court to permit them to inspect the minutes of the grand jury, each assigning as his reason therefor that “such inspection and right to make copies are necessary in order that the defendant may properly prepare for and make his defense herein, and in order that the defendant may be properly advised as to what pleas and motions to enter herein to properly protect all his rights in this action.” The indictment sets forth eight counts, in substance charging both defendants on a certain date, being then officers of the Union Trust Company of Madison, a banking…