Freeman v. State

CARR, Presiding Judge.

The appellant, Grady Freeman', was indicted for murder in the first degtee.. The trial resulted in a conviction for murder in the second degree.

The list of jurors served on the defendant contained the name of Minnie L. Rufus King, residing in Beat 30, Walker County, Alabama.

It appears that Rufus King was the only person by that name who resided in this beat. He did not respond to the summons, but when the case was called for trial he was sent for and appeared. After being questioned by the court in the presence of the defendant and counsel he was excused because of ill…