“ When, in a criminal case, a bill of exceptions has, within thirty days after the taking of an appeal, been prepared, agreed to by counsel for the United States and the appellant, and 'submitted' by filing the same with the clerk of the District Court, but when the trial judge does not settle and sign the bill within said thirty days, but does settle and sign the same thereafter, is the bill of exceptions properly settled and signed? ”

“ Forte v. United States
Argued: Nov. 15, 1937. --- Decided: Dec 6, 1937
The case comes here on certified questions. 28 U.S.C. § 346 (28 U.S.C.A. § 346) .
Appellant was indicted for violation of the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act, 41 Stat. 324, 18 U.S.C. § 408 (18 U.S.C.A. § 408) . He was convicted, sentenced, and on July 1, 1936, in due time, took an appeal. On July 20, 1936, he filed an assignment of errors and a designation of record. ”