State Ex Rel. Brown v. Dewell

(dissenting). — I think the motion to quash the alternative writ of mandamus should be granted. I will not delay the prompt decision of this case by attempting to write out my views at length. The command of the writ is, in substance, that the trial court be compelled by this court to order the stenographer who took down the testimony of the witnesses before the grand jury (with the permission, and presumably for the use and convenience of the State’s Attorney) to deliver the transcript of the testimony of two of such witnesses to the Clerk of the trial Court -for inspection by counsel for…