Walker v. State

As to the general grounds, the evidence amply sustains the verdict.

The only special ground argued complains because the judge, after the evidence had been closed and the jury had been instructed, stated to the jury: “Gentlemen, I am going to let you go at large until two o’clock. Don’t discuss this case among yourselves, or with anyone; and don’t let anyone discuss it with you, or in your presence. Just forget it until two o’clock, and then come back to your room at that time. In the meantime forget the case.” The jury did disperse. When court reconvened at two o’clock and the jury had…