People v. Swanson
Supreme Court of Colorado
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Burke
Defendants were jointly indicted for perjury. They appeared by separate counsel. To reverse a judgment of dismissal on motions to quash, the people prosecute this writ.
The indictment was in two counts and the grounds of the motions were, *as we interpret, (1) Misjoinder of counts; (2)' want of facts; (3) ambiguity. The motions were sustained “for reasons set forth in the arguments and motions herein.” Further the record does not advise us. The assignments simply state that there was error “in sustaining the motions to quash and” in dismissing the case and in discharging the defendants.
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2Cases cited7 opinions
- Bergdahl v. PeopleSupreme Court of Colorado · 1900
- Commonwealth v. FredericksMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1875
- Crane v. PeopleSupreme Court of Colorado · 1932
- Rawlings v. StateCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1852
- People v. CliffordSupreme Court of Colorado · 1939
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