In re Peasley

The grand jury was engaged in the investigation of alleged violations of the interstate commerce law, by Thomas Miller, general agent of the Chicago, Burlington & Q.uincy Railroad Company, and on November 26, 1890, James C. Peasley appeared in obedience to a subpoena, duces tecum commanding him to bring before the grand jury specified papers. After being sworn Peasley answered some questions propounded to him and refused to answer others, and he also refused to produce the papers described in the subpoena. The grand jury thereupon appeared in the district court and submitted the following…