Andrews v. State

It is urged that as the case of embezzlement against Leeds was not assigned for trial in accordance with 13442-1 GC. the plaintiffs in error are not bound by the recognizance, and further that a continuance was granted in this case and no reason therefor given on the journal of the court. In enacting- this section of the code the legislative indent was to prevent und,Ue delays in criminal cases and to provide for a speedy disposition of them in the courts.' The section is directory in character rather than mandatory and can not be construed to have the effect sought to be placed upon it by…