550. WILLIAM ATHILL proceedingsdefend was indicted for wilful and corrupt perjury , on the trial of Thomas Taylor < no role > , at the Old Bailey .

(Mr. Knowlys opened the indictment, and Mr. Silvester the case.)

Mr. Hodgson, the Short-hand-writer, having read the evidence given by the prisoner, an objection was taken by Mr. Fielding and Mr. Garrow, counsel for the prisoner , arising on a mistake in the indictment, the prisoner was ACQUITTED .