State v. . Ray (Jesse)

After the acquittal of defendant it was made to appear to the court by a certificate of Adams Jerome, counsel for the defendant, that the defendant had witnesses (seventeen in number) duly subpoenaed, and that said witnesses were in attendance and were necessary for the defense of defendant. Said counsel also prepared and presented to the court an order directing that said witnesses be paid by the (1096) county in such manner and to such extent as is authorized by law for the payment of State witnesses in like cases, but upon reading and considering said certificate and order the court…