Com. of Pa. v. Rousch

Opinion by

Baldbige, J.,

The defendant was secretary and treasurer of the now closed Wharton Title & Trust Company of Philadelphia. He was indicted for having subscribed, in his capacity as treasurer, to false written reports or statements of the financial condition of that company. The case came on for trial, when the following colloquy occurred between the attorney for the appellant and the court:

"Mr. Walsh:

"It is our understanding as counsel that under a plea of nolo contendere the questions of law and the evidence are for your Honor to decide.

"The court:

“I made an exhaustive study of it and…