State v. Story

— I. The defendant was indicted by the name of M. Story. When he was arraigned he •stated that his true name was Joseph Story, and, under the statute, the cause was afterwards prosecuted against him in his true name. He was jointly indicted with one J. Story. A verdict of guilty was found against both of the parties charged. A motion for a new trial *263was sustained as to J. Story. No further consideration need therefore be given as to the trial of the case against him. One Gr. B. Hamilton was called as a witness in behalf of the state. The defendant objected to the witness on the ground that…