State v. Whiting

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Smith, J:

The defendant was charged with lascivious behavior in one count and assault and battery in the second count. He was convicted on the first count. He appeals.

At the close of the evidence the defendant filed a motion for a new trial on ten grounds. It was denied. The specifications of error were that the trial court erred in overruling the motion for a new trial; that the verdict was contrary to the evidence; erroneous rulings in regard to the admission of evidence; abuse of discretion; defendant was found guilty of an act with which he was not…