State v. Christendon

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Fromme, J.:

The State of Kansas appeals from an order dismissing a charge of first degree arson (K. S. A. 21-581) filed against Kenneth Christendon. The charge, as contained in the amended information, describes the property burned as the Parrish Hotel in Great Bend, Kansas, and alleges it was the property of C. C. (Monte) Parrish, the owner thereof, and Bonnie Evitt and other persons, the occupants thereof.

Prior to trial the defendant presented a motion to the court in the nature of a plea in abatement. In support of the motion a transcript of the…