Dickerson v. State

CATES, Judge.

Murder second degree with sentence of twenty years.

The tendencies of the State’s and defendant’s evidence as to whether or not Dickerson mortally cut or stabbed Carl Vester Simpson were divergent at all substantial points.

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The prosecution called Mary Dale Fry. 'This witness, the betrothed of the deceased, was asked by the District Attorney:

“Q How long have you known Howard ?

“A Just when he got out of prison is all.”

The transcript continues:

“MR LOVE: Now, if it please the Court at this time I move for a mistrial.

“THE COURT: I’ll overrule the motion. I’ll exclude that from the…