Allen v. State

Russell, Judge.

In each of these cases the single special ground is but an amplification of the general grounds of the motion for a new trial. The defendant admitted breaking a window in the place of business of the prosecutor, but as against the charge of malicious mischief contended that he slipped on some loose gravel and the glass was broken accidentally as he fell. The defendant also admitted on another occasion delaying to leave the place of business of the prosecutor immediately on being asked to leave, but as against the charge of trespass contended that he was in fear of his life…