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Federal Courts--Rule 33 Of Rules Of Criminal Procedure--Power To Grant A New Trial After Affirmance, Irving Slifkin S.Ed.
Federal Courts--Rule 33 Of Rules Of Criminal Procedure--Power To Grant A New Trial After Affirmance, Irving Slifkin S.Ed.
Michigan Law Review
One John Memolo was convicted of tax evasion in the District Court of the United States for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The defendant's motion for a new trial, on the ground of prejudicial conduct of the trial judge, was denied. He then appealed assigning as error all of the grounds stated in his motion and also the denial of the motion for a new trial. The circuit court of appeals affirmed the conviction. The sentence was executed and the defendant imprisoned in a federal penitentiary. Then the district judge reconsidered, and in the interest of justice directed that the …
Municipal Corporations-Validity Of Juke Box Licensing Ordinance As Exercise Of Police Power, Edward S. Tripp S.Ed.
Municipal Corporations-Validity Of Juke Box Licensing Ordinance As Exercise Of Police Power, Edward S. Tripp S.Ed.
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff owned and operated coin-operated phonographs, commonly known as juke boxes, in the City of New Kensington, Pennsylvania. The city enacted an ordinance making the possession of coin-operated phonographs or music boxes within the city without a license illegal. An annual license fee of $25.00 per machine was imposed and violators were subjected to fine and imprisonment, each day of illegal operation constituting a separate offense. Plaintiff sought to enjoin enforcement of the ordinance, alleging that it would cause him irreparable injury and that it was unconstitutional because beyond the legislative power of the city council. An injunction was granted …
Wills-Interpretation-Revoked Will As Admissible Extrinsic Evidence, Daniel W. Reddin, Iii
Wills-Interpretation-Revoked Will As Admissible Extrinsic Evidence, Daniel W. Reddin, Iii
Michigan Law Review
Two nonprofit organizations, Meadville Volunteer Fireman's Relief Association and Paid Firemen's Relief and Pension Association of Meadville, Pennsylvania, claimed a legacy under the will of L. F. Williamson, deceased, "unto the Meadville Firemen's Relief Association, Division No. 43," and at the request of the corporate executor, the court below appointed an auditor to hear testimony to determine which organization was entitled to the legacy. The auditor awarded the legacy to the Volunteer Association after admitting testimony of the attorney who drew the will that wills executed by the testator before the existence of the Paid Association contained a similarly worded …