Coyle v. State

Appellant was found to be a delinquent child and was ordered committed to the Indiana Boys’ School until he shall attain the age of 21 years. He appeals, claiming that a number of errors were committed, to his prejudice.

It is claimed that the petition in this case is not a proper petition for the reason that it does not contain a proper prayer and does not charge an act of delinquency; that by reason thereof all proceedings taken by the court are void for lack of jurisdiction. We have carefully examined the petition. It is carelessly and inexpertly drafted, apparently having been drawn…