Dreyfus v. Cage

Citations

• 62 Miss. 605

Syllabus

<p>1. Bill of Exceptions. Preparation. Signature of counsel.</p> <p>Bills of exception, if correct, must be signed by tlie judge when presented ; and if he refuses to sign them, signatures of two counsel, under Code 1880, $ 1717, is the only remedy.</p> <p>2. Same. Time of signing. Limitation.</p> <p>Code 1880, ? 1718, is a limitation on the judge’s right to sign bills, and they cannot be signed later, but a bill to an order overruling a motion for a new trial, if presented during the term, should be then signed. ■</p> <p>3. Same. Amendment. Mandamus</p> <p>When signed, as provided for in Code 1880, $ 1718, the bill of exceptions is a part of the record, and as such is inviolable, and neither the circuit nor supreme court can amend the same.</p>