Territory v. Flowers

Tbis case is before ns upon tbe motion of tbe respondents to dismiss tbe appeal because tbe same cannot be, and bas not been, taken under tbe laws of tbe Territory. Tbe grand jury of Jefferson county presented an indictment in open court October 7, 1874, charging tbe respondents witb tbe commission of the crime of assault and battery. A demurrer to tbe indictment on tbe ground that tbe court did not have jurisdiction of tbe offense was sustained, and judgment was entered that tbe re-spondénts be discharged. ¥e are of tbe opinion that tin’s appeal bas been properly taken under tbe Criminal…