Cochran v. State

On account of an unusual combination of circumstances a rather peculiar situation has arisen in this case.

The original opinion reversing the judgment and remanding the case for new trial was delivered on May 30, 1928; on June 9th, 1928, well within the fifteen days for filing motions for rehearing, appellant filed a motion asking this court to amend its judgment and instead of ordering the case remanded that it be ordered dismissed. This motion was submitted on June 13th; court adjourned on June 30th on which day the state filed a motion for rehearing. Not being able to dispose of the matter…