Hurtado v. California,110 U.S. 516 (1884), CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Nature of the Case

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Facts

Hurtado, D, was brought to trial by way of an information, as opposed to indictment, as provided in the California Constitution of 1879. He argued throughout the appellate stages that it was a violation of due process for him to be brought to trial by any means other than indictment.