People v. Cuddihi

Citations

• 54 Cal. 53

Syllabus

<p>Indictment.—The name given in an indictment to the offense charged is not of itself the charge of an offense; and a mistake in regard to it is a mere irregularity, and not fatal. Accordingly, where an indictment recited that the defendant was accused of the crime of “assault with intent to commit murder,” and then proceeded to state facts showing that the defendant had administered poison with intent to kill, etc.: Held, that the indictment did not charge two offenses, and was good.</p>