Criminal information
Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Black's Law Dictionary
A formal accusation of crime, differing from an indictment only in that it is preferred by a prosecuting officer instead of by a grand jury.
U. S. v. Borger (C. C.) 7 Fed. 193 ; State v. Barrell, 75 Vt. 202, 54 Atl. 183, 98 Am. St. Rep. 813.
Information in the nature of a quo warranto
A proceeding against the usurper of a franchise or office. See Quo Warranto. -