Cass County v. Page County

Benjanain and Arthur Hickman were indicted by the grand jury of Page County in April, 1921, on a charge of murder in the first degree. Earl R. Ferguson, an attorney of Shenandoah, was appointed by the court to defend Benjamin, and John J. Hess, an attorney of Council Bluffs, to defend Arthur. A change of venue was granted from Page County to (Jass County where tria1~ were had, resulting in the conviction of both defendants. Both appealed to the Supreme Court, where thd judgments were affirmed.

On or about July 28, 1923, each of the attorneys presented a claim to the judge of the district court…