STONE, Special Judge.
After trial by jury on December 9, 1952, defendant-appellant was convicted of forgery in the second degree, Section 561.080, as an habitual criminal, Section 556.280, and his punishment was assessed at 10 years in the penitentiary. (All statutory references are to RSMo 1949, V.A.M.S.) By order of the trial judge on the same date, defendant was given 10 days in which to file a motion for new trial. Within that period, to wit, on December 18, 1952...
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