Davis v. State

Tliis is known as the “gold brick” case. There are two counts in the indictment— (he first for obtaining money under false pretenses, and the second • for larceny of the money.

The prisoner was arraigned four days after the finding of the indictment, and on the' day of arraignment the case was set for trial nine days later. On the first day set for trial the defendant asked for further time. One week more was granted, and, upon motion of defendant, an order ■was entered permitting him to take the deposi*524tions of certain persons in New Orleans and in St. Louis. The same order contained a waiver…