State v. Furco

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Blanchard, J.

The accused was indicted for murder and convicted of manslaughter. From a sentence to six years’ penal servitude, he appeals.

The first move made in his defense was a motion to quash the im dictment on several grounds, viz.: — ■

1. Because the grand jury which returned the true bill was illegal,, for the reason that the jury commissioners did not draw the jury in the presence of two disinterested witnesses as prescribed by law.

2. Because after the grand jury had been empaneled and sworn and had commenced its work, it was found and adjudged…