State v. Seaburg

A jury found the respondent guilty of taking indecent liberties with a male person of the age of 15 years. R. S. (1954), c. 184, § 6. During the trial exceptions were taken to the admission of testimony and to the refusal of the presiding justice to instruct the jury as requested. After verdict a motion was made to have the verdict set aside and a new trial granted. Upon the denial of such motion the respondent appealed. He now prosecutes his exceptions and appeal.

Exception 1.

The complaining witness in direct examination over the objection of the defense was asked by the prosecuting attorney…