Brown v. State

1. In a criminal case a motion for a new trial is an available remedy to the defendant for setting aside the verdict on the ground that it was received during the authorized absence of his sole *586counsel. Frank v. State, 142 Ga. 741 (2), 751 (83 S. E. 645, L. R. A. 1915D, 817). In this State there is no rule of practice or other provision of law for setting aside a verdict on such ground, except by a motion for new trial.

No. 1755. September 30, 1920. Indictment for murder. Before Judge. Walker. Warren superior court. November !>, 1919. L. 71. McGregor, for plaintiff in error. Clifford Walker,…