People v. Mahoney

THE COURT.

The appellant, a contractor, and C. B. Bucknall, deputy building inspector of the city of Pasadena, were charged by indictment with manslaughter. The jurors were unable to agree upon a verdict respecting the charges against Bueknall, but returned a verdict of guilty against the appellant. He appeals from the judgment pronounced upon the verdict and from an order denying his motion for a new trial. The charge against the defendant Bueknall was dismissed by the court upon motion of the district attorney.

It has become the custom on New Year’s day of each year to hold a festival of…