State v. Hobbs , 40 N.H. 229 ( 1860 )

The facts of this case sufficiently appeal’ from the opinion of the court, delivered by

Doe, J.

In an indictment for perjury, the perjury assigned was in maldng an affidavit to procure the continuance of an action brought by one White against Hobbs, upon a note signed by Hobbs, and payable to White, or order, in ninety days. The continuance was asked by Hobbs at the first term, under the 27th rule of court, which entitles the defendant to a continuance, upon his satisfying the court, by affidavit, that he has probable ground of defence. The facts stated in the affidavit were, that the note was given for another note, signed by one Braybrook, and transferred by White to Hobbs; that White guaranteed the payment of the Braybrook note before the note in suit should fall due ; and that the Bray-brook note had not been paid; all which would not constitute a defence, and therefore the affidavit was not material upon the question of continuance.

Indictment quashed.