State v. Smith

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wachefeeld, J.

The defendant, Edgar Smith, having been convicted of first-degree murder without a recommendation by the jury, appeals the judgment of death rendered against him, contending he was denied a fair trial, that the verdict was against the weight of the evidence, and that prejudicial error was committed requiring a reversal of the conviction returned.

The points contended for by the defendant will be disposed of in the order in which they are presented in his brief.

The factual developments, although disputed in many respects, will be set forth…