State v. Deschambault

I would hold the indictment sufficient in law and overrule the exceptions.

Serious problems raised by demurrers to indictments for cheating by false pretenses under R. S., c. 113, § 11 are evidenced in three cases decided this day; namely, State v. Deschambault (3811), State v. Binette, and the instant case. The difficulties have arisen, as I see it, not from differing views upon the general principles of law but from their application to the indictments before us.

In reaching the conclusion that the indictment is sufficient, I have in mind the following reasons:

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