People v. Phillips.
California Court of Appeal
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Sacramento County and from an order denying a new trial. C. P. Yieini, Judge Presiding. Reversed. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtBurnett, J.
Defendant was convicted of perjury and he appeals from the judgment and order denying his motion for a new trial. The basis for the charge in the indictment is that upon the trial in the superior court of an action to recover for injuries caused to his wife in an automobile accident he testified falsely as follows: “Did you have a nurse for your wife after the accident? A. Yes, a nurse girl to assist in the housework, and took care of my wife. Q. How much did you pay her. A. I think it was $108.”
[1] We can see no merit in the claim that said testimony was not material to any issue in said…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Commonwealth v. GrantMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1874
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- People v. SenegramCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1915
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- People v. SmithCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1906
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