People v. DeFore

Respondent was convicted of the crime of seduction. But one act was charged or claimed to have been committed, and that the prosecutrix swore was under a promise of marriage. .No attempt was made to show that she was not a woman of previous chaste character. On her direct and cross-examination she testified to the use of considerable force by respondent before he accomplished his purpose, and said she would not have consented if she could have prevented it. Her testimony given on cross-examination before the justice, signed by her, was produced and identified by her, and was introduced and…