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- Title: Crofoot Lumber Inc. v. Ford
- Author : Third Appellate District District Court Of Appeal Of California
- Release Date : January 14, 1961
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 66 KB
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Shorn of nonessentials, the facts in this case are as follows: The defendant, the appellant herein, was charged by complaint with the offense of robbery, i.e., a violation of section 211 of the Penal Code. A preliminary hearing was held thereon. Prior to the taking of any testimony, his attorney stated: "I would like to make a motion to exclude all unauthorized persons from the courtroom during the interval of this hearing." Thereupon the court inquired of the district attorney and was advised that the only witness to testify on behalf of the People was the alleged victim. The court then asked the defendants counsel: "Do you want any of your witnesses excluded"; whereupon the latter stated: "All unauthorized persons. The defendant is entitled to a private hearing here"; and the court replied: "I dont think so. I have never heard of such a thing. There are a few certain types of cases where he would be entitled to a private hearing." Counsel for defendant made no attempt to enlighten the court with respect to the basis for his motion; stated no grounds therefor; and offered no authority to support the same. It was denied. Following this, the defendant moved for production of all statements, tape recordings and