People v. Planer

The appellant was convicted of perjury under the provisions of section 118 of the Penal Code. The alleged perjury consists of falsely swearing, under oath, in a civil proceeding in the Superior Court of Merced County that neither he nor his wife signed or executed a certain quitclaim deed and bill of sale which purport to contain their signatures.

The appellant and his wife were farmers living in the vicinity of Merced. They were jointly charged, tried and convicted of the crime of perjury. Probation was granted to Mrs. Planer. A motion in arrest of judgment was denied. From the order denying…