State v. Ferguson
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Twelfth Judicial District Court, Parish of Vernon; John Bachman Lee, Judge. Joe Ferguson was convicted of manslaughter, and appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMonroe, J.
A motion for new trial and lull of exceptions present the following ¡grounds for the reversal of a conviction of '.manslaughter, and sentence therefor, from ■which 'the defendant has appealed, to wit: '.That the verdict is contrary to law and the evidence; that the defendant has discovered material evidence since his conviction; that "his counsel did not have sufficient time to prepare his defense; that the jury was guilty of misconduct
1. The allegation in a motion for new trial that the verdict is contrary to law and the evidence, of itself, presents no question which, this court can review.…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Sisler v. ShafferWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1897
- Conlan v. MeadIllinois Supreme Court · 1898
- State v. PriceSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1885
- State v. DiskinSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1883
- State v. BarnesSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1895
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3Cited by17 opinions
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- State v. AllenSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1924
- State v. GloverSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1917
- State v. SloanSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1907
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