Dennis v. State

In this case we consider first the motion for a new trial.

One of the grounds for the motion for a new trial was 'that the verdict was contrary to law and the instructions of the court.

To this question we address ourselves. Leonard G. Dennis is here indicted for falsely, corruptly, knowingly and maliciously swearing that he had resided and had his habitation, domicil, home and place of permanent abode in : Florida for one year, and in the county of Alachua for six ‘months, next preceding the 19th day of October, A. D. 1878.

The defendant having plead not guilty to this indictment, ■it devolved…