Beck v. State

The State of Indiana, by the Attorney General, has filed a motion to dismiss this appeal, or in the alternative, that the judgment be affirmed on the ground that the amended motion for a new trial was filed too late to present any alleged error set forth therein. The record shows that the appellant was found guilty by the trial court and its finding and decision was rendered on April 21, 1960; that on May 2nd the appellant filed a motion for a new trial on the general ground:

“a. Newly discovered evidence; and

“b. The finding and judgment are contrary to law and not sustained by sufficient…