Reisner v. State
Supreme Court of Kansas
Two cases, brought here by petition in error—one from the district court of Atchison county—the other from the district court of Brown county. The actions were criminal, not civil; and questions of practice only, as to the proper mode of bringing such cases here, are decided. The Beisner case was tried at the March Term 1877 of Atchison district court; that of McQilvray at the April Term 1877 of Brown district court. All necessary facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
Valentine, J.:
John C. Reisner, plaintiff in error, made complaint under oath before J. K. Fisher, a justice of the *480peace in the city and county of Atchison, charging one William Moore with the offense of “assault and battery.” A warrant was issued. Moore was arrested, brought before the court, was tried by the court and convicted, and sentenced to pay a fine and costs. Moore took appeal, and afterward was tried by a jury in .the district court upon the same charge, and therein the jury returned a verdict of “ not guilty.” And thereupon the county…
2Cited by2 opinions
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- State v. ElrodSupreme Court of Kansas · 1886