State v. Howell

Stukes, Justice.

The appellant was convicted upon trial upon an indictment for assault and battery with intent to kill. He has appealed- upon exceptions which, it is said in the brief, raise the following questions:

1. Is there any evidence to convict the defendant under the facts and law in the case ?

2. Did the Court err in refusing the motion of the defendant for a new trial in holding that a harsh argument between counsel for the defendant and counsel assisting the Solicitor did not prevent the defendant from having a fair and impartial trial ?

There is no merit in either of the stated…