Case Name: The State of Iowa v. Mercer
Court: Iowa Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Iowa
Decision Date: 1865-01-12
Citations: 19 Iowa 570
Docket Number: 
Parties: The State of Iowa v. Mercer.
Judges: 
Reporter: Iowa Reports
Volume: 19
Pages: 570–571

Head Matter:
The State of Iowa v. Mercer.
Appeal from Folk District Court
Friday, January 12.
ON APPEAL BY THE DEPENDANT IN CRIMINAL CAUSES, THE SUPREME COURT WILL EXAMINE HIE RECORD WITHOUT REGARD TO TECHNICAL ERRORS AND DEFECTS, AND RENDER SUCH JUDGMENT AS THE LAW DEMANDS.
. ‘ The defendant was indicted for establishing and continuifig a nuisance, by the sale of intoxicating liquors, &c.
He was arraigned and interposed the plea of “not guilty.” After- wards lie withdrew this and plead “ guilty,” upon which and the evidence, he was adjudged to pay a fineof fifty dollars and costs, and stand committed until paid. Prom this the defendant appeals.
Isaac L. Allen, Attorney-General, for the State
No appearance for the appellant.

Opinion:
Cole, J.
The defendant makes no appearance, although he is the appellant. But it is provided by Bevision, § 4925, " If the appeal was taken by the defendant from a .judgment against him, the Supreme Court must examine the record, and without regard to technical errors and defects, which do not affect the substantial rights of the parties render such judgment on the record as the law demands."
In compliance with both the letter and spirit of this section, the judgment of the District Court is
Affirmed.