People v. Koukol

Defendant was indicted jointly with Fred J. Mertz, Lottie S. Thibos, and John H. Parsons for embezzlement; on trial convicted, and appeals. Having been indicted by a grand jury, the names of the witnesses were indorsed on the indictment, filed April 10, 1931. The case was brought on for trial May 11, 1931, at which time motion was made on behalf of the people to indorse the names of John H. Parsons, Lottie S. Thibos, and Fred J. Mertz on the indictment as witnesses. Defendant objected thereto, claimed surprise, and asked adjournment, claiming he had not had time to prepare for trial. A bill…