State v. Clayton

The defendants, Heal and Clayton, in the Fourth judicial district, by information, were jointly charged with the crime of embezzlement. They were tried separately; each defendant being represented by different counsel. Both were convicted, and both appeal. Each filed and presented to this court a separate and complete record of the cause. There is no substantial difference in the records. Separate briefs were filed in each case. The Clayton Case was filed first in this court. The two cases, however, were argued and submitted together at the same time and at the same term.

Both defendants…