People v. Ormsby

The respondent was tried and convicted upon an information charging robbery.

A motion was afterwards made for a new trial and several reasons assigned therefor, one being that the verdict was contrary to the evidence. On the 28th day of February this motion was heard, and on the second day of March was overruled and denied.

The error now complained of is, that the court did not require the presence of the respondent upon the argument and decision of this motion, and that as the court had to pass upon the facts, it was in the nature of a trial and his presence was necessary.

The record does not…