Morton v. State
Tennessee Supreme Court
FROM SIBSON. Appeal in error from Circuit Court of Gibson County. JOHN R. BoND, J.
1Opinion of the CourtCaldwell, J.
John Morton, plaintiff in error, was indicted for an assault with intent to commit murder in the second degree. The trial jury found him . guilty of an assault with intent to commit voluntary manslaughter, and assessed his punishment “at. one year in the penitentiary.” After overruling motions for new trial and in arrest, the Circuit Judge pronounced judgment in accordance with the verdict. Morton appealed in error.
It is earnestly contended, in behalf of the pris*439oner, that the verdict and judgment are without authority of -law, and absolute nullities, because they limit the punishment to…
2Cited by15 opinions
- State v. WilliamsTennessee Supreme Court · 1998
- Cooper v. StateTennessee Supreme Court · 1909
- State ex rel. Astor v. Schlitz Brewing Co.Tennessee Supreme Court · 1900
- Montesi v. StateTennessee Supreme Court · 1967
- State v. GayMontana Supreme Court · 1896
10 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.