People v. Whalen

This is an application for a writ of error coram nobis. Petitioner contends that the indictment which was returned against him, in 1958 upon which he pleaded guilty bears the invalid indorsement of one Charles L. Finch therein as fore*715man. His argument is that since Charles L. Finch was disqualified to serve as a grand juror, his signature is a nullity and section 268 of the Code of Criminal Procedure was not complied with.

While serious doubt exists that this claim may be made upon an application for a writ of error coram nobis, particularly in view of a plea of guilty to the indictment, the…