Court Opinion

ID: 3569802
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2016-07-05 23:19:18.15464+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T07:40:56.052358
License: Public Domain

This matter is before us on a rule to show cause why a writ ofcertiorari should not issue to review an order of the respondents after trial of an indictment charging the prosecutors with committing the crime of conspiracy, of which there was a conviction.
The order in question was made upon motion to set aside the verdict and for the entry of one of not guilty, on the contention that the prosecutors were husband and wife; at law, one person and therefore incapable of committing the crime of conspiracy.
We conclude that a writ should not issue for the reason that the trial judge, the respondent, by his order in setting aside the verdict and ordering a new trial has taken every step necessary for the protection of the rights of the prosecutors to the end that they may take such steps as might be deemed necessary for the proper disposition of the case.
The rule is discharged.