69 Mo. App. 441
Decided February 23, 1897
Missouri Court of Appeals · decided 1897-02-23
— Hon. C. C. Bland, Judge. The words of the statute must be construed so as to give them effect if possible. Neemcm v. Smith, 50 Mo. 525; State v. Dieeling, 66 Id. 375;'Cooley’s Const. Lim. [4 Ed.] 223; Bish. Stat. Crimes [2 Ed.], 80, 82.
Relies on State v. Henderson
Aeeibmed · Decided 1897-02-23
¶1The defendant was indicted for gambling. He filed a motion to quash, which was sustained. The state appealed. No bill of exceptions was taken.
¶2*442A motion to quash an indictment is not part of the record proper, hence it is not preserved' for review, in the absence of a bill of exceptions. State v. Flora, 109 Mo. 292.
¶3The judgment herein is affirmed.