State v. Eaton

This is a consolidated appeal in which the state seeks reversal of pretrial suppression orders. The trial court entered identical orders in all the cases allowing part of defendants’ motion to suppress. Defendants cross-appeal from part of the trial court’s order. We reverse the order of suppression and remand for trial.

On July 18, 1981, deputy sheriff Claar obtained a search warrant for defendants’ rural property, including a residence and several outbuildings. Deputy Claar was the affiant in the supporting affidavit:

“I, David Claar, being duly sworn, do hereby depose and say the following…