People v. Gaunt
Citations
- 23 Cal. 156
- 1863 Cal. LEXIS 211
Syllabus
<p>The granting of continuances rests very much in the discretion of the Court below, and it is only in cases where that discretion has been abused, that the Supreme Court will review its action.</p> <p>An affidavit for a continuance should state that the facts expected to be proved • by the absent witness, cannot be proved by any other witness.</p> <p>The case of the People v. Gatewood (20 Cal. 147), as to challenging jurors, affirmed.</p>
Judges: Crocker
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