State v. Wernitsch’s Empirical Analysis

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1 state decisions

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1. ““As to the motion for a new trial, it was based upon grounds which required it to be supported by affidavits. It appears that affidavits were used, at least they are found in the record here only in the transcript certified to by the clerk of the trial court. These the respondent moves to strike because they are not embodied in a statement of facts or bill of exceptions certified to by the trial judge. The motion must be granted. Hendrix v. Hendrix, 101 Wash. 535 , 172 Pac. 819 .””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 21 Wash. 2d 581 - State v. Harmon