Indiana Supreme Court November 15, 1841 (State v. McDowell)

Dewey, J.

This was a prosecution against a justice of the peace for oppression under colour of his office. The Circuit Court quashed the indictment on the motion of'the defendant.

H. O’Neal, for the State.

J. Pitcher, for the defendant.

The objection urged against the indictment is, that the defendant is not described by the addition of his degree, or mystery, and place of residence.