Streanger v. State

The question is solely as to whether defendant has been tried by due process of law. Acts of the General Assembly 1898-99, page 1164, establishes an inferior criminal court in Mobile county, with jurisdiction similar, though somewhat enlarged, to that of the justice of the peace courts. This Act of 1900-01, p. 2575, amends the prior act, adding certain jurisdiction and powers 'therein enumerated, and further providing :

“The general laws of the state regulating the practice, proceedings, and process of the courts of ju'stices of the peace of Mobile county shall be applicable to said court.”

This…