State v. Stiegler
New York Court of General Session of the Peace
Same case on error following. John E. Stiegler, George L. Dorsey, Stephen A. Smith, and Alexander Rothwell were jointly indicted for conspiracy to cheat and defraud Speakman Supply & Pipe Company, of certain goods, property, and merchandise. Verdict guilty. Sentences were imposed. Accused bring error.
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Same case on error following. John E. Stiegler, George L. Dorsey, Stephen A. Smith, and Alexander Rothwell were jointly indicted for conspiracy to cheat and defraud Speakman Supply & Pipe Company, of certain goods, property, and merchandise. Verdict guilty. Sentences were imposed. Accused bring error. Stiegler being called to testify, Mr. Harman requested that, inasmuch as Stiegler is one of the alleged co-conspirators, the court instruct him that he is not compelled to testify, and that his refusal cannot be used against him. The Attorney General suggested that the witness is represented by…
1Opinion of the Court
Boyce, J.,
after reading Rev. Code 1915, § 4215, to the witness, said:
It is for you to say whether you desire to avail yourself of the privilege which the statute affords you.
The Witness: I want-to tell the whole truth.
Mr. Harman:- I wish to ask whether or not the testimony of this co-conspirator 'is to be used solely against him or against our clients.
*238Boyce, J:
The witness desires to testify. You may object to questions as they are propounded to him.
After showing by the witness that he was employed by the Speakman Supply & Pipe Company and in the capacity of a clerk, he was asked if he knew…
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- State v. ClarkNew York Court of General Session of the Peace · 1891
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- Jacoby v. BolenSuperior Court of Delaware · 1907
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