State v. Dunning

Motion for execution upon a judgment on a forfeited recognizance. A remission of the judgment by the governor of the state, was relied upon to defeat the motion. The remission was dated December 20, 1852. It was objected that the remission was invalid—1. Because it was not made pursuant to the act of June 14, 1852 (1 R. S. p. 298), that act being in force. 2. Because, if said act was not in force, then the governor had no power to remit, the section of the constitution on the subject requiring legislation to bring the power into active operation.

The act of June 14, above referred to, is…