People v. Wilson

This is certiorari to review a bastardy proceeding instituted by Mary Matson. A verdict of guilty was entered, and defendant was charged with the support of the child.

Numerous questions are argued in the briefs, but we consider only such as are likely to arise on a new trial.

1. The defendant offered testimony to show that, at about the time the child was begotten, the reputation of the prosecutrix for chastity was bad. This testimony was said to be offered for its bearing on the paternity of the child, and also for the purpose of impeaching the testimony of the prosecutrix. The authorities…