State v. . Butts

The transcript of the record in this case is so imperfect, that we are not at liberty to decide the questions of law intended to be presented by the exceptions specified in it.

It does not appear, that a court was held at all by a judge, nor does it appear when or where the proceedings set forth were had, nor that a grand jury was drawn, sworn and charged.

There appears a copy of what purports to be the indictment, to which it is stated the defendant pleaded not guilty; thatajury was sworn and empanneled,that a verdict of guilty was rendered, and there was judgment thereon, and likewise the…