People v. Bronaugh

Defendant, Forrest Bronaugh, was convicted of the crimes of forcible rape, and burglary with intent to commit rape. Judgment was entered on November 7, 1946. The present case purports to arise as an appeal from an order denying a petition for writ of error coram nobis.

Before discussing the contentions made by defendant, or the nature of his remedy, if any he has, it appears necessary to give a resumé of the procedure in the lower court.

The information was in three counts: Count I charged defendant with the crime of forcible rape; Count II with burglary with intent to commit rape; Count III…