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§ 17-9-60. Jurisdiction of Motion; Notification of Opposing Party

All motions to arrest a judgment must be made to the court by which the judgment was rendered, and the opposite party must have reasonable notice of such motions. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3511; Code 1868, § 3534; Code 1873, § 3592; Code 1882, § 3592; Civil Code 1895, § 5367; Civil Code 1910, […]

§ 17-9-61. Time and Grounds for Motion Generally

When a judgment has been rendered, either party may move in arrest thereof for any defect not amendable which appears on the face of the record or pleadings. A motion in arrest of judgment must be made during the term at which the judgment was obtained. History. Orig. Code 1863, §§ 3506, 3507; Code 1868, […]

§ 17-9-63. Motion Not Relating to Merits of Offense Charged Not to Be Granted

No motion in arrest of judgment shall be granted for any matter not affecting the real merits of the offense charged in the indictment or accusation. History. Laws 1833, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 833; Code 1863, § 4517; Code 1868, § 4536; Code 1873, § 4629; Code 1882, § 4629; Penal Code 1895, § 955; […]