State v. . Harrel

The defendant was tried upon a bill of indictment charging him with the murder of Janie Harrell, and was convicted of murder in the first degree. Thereupon, he was sentenced to death by asphyxiation, as provided by law; and from this judgment, he gave notice of appeal to the Supreme Court.

The appeal in forma pauperis was docketed in this Court 14 October, 1946, and the appellant's brief was filed the same date.

The Attorney-General moves to dismiss the appeal under Rules 17 and 28. This appeal should have been docketed in this Court on or before 10:00 a. m., Tuesday, 3 September, 1946, and…