Hanson v. State

Only the first headnote needs elaboration. The first ground of the amendment to the motion for a new trial is as follows: "Because at the beginning of the criminal week of the March term of the city court of LaGrange movant was advised by his then sole counsel, Judson Andrews, that on account of his physical condition a, leave of. absence had [been ?] granted him, and that the case against movant would not be tried at that term of court, and that it would [not P] be necessary to have any witnesses attend court until the-June term of said court. Movant had no knowledge, notice, or information…