Reed v. State

1. The verdict is supported by evidence, and therefore the court did not err in refusing a new trial on the general grounds.

2. No error is shown in the first ground of amendment of the motion, complaining that the court failed to state to the jury the contentions, claims, and defense relied on by the defendant. The second amending ground is merely an elaboration of the general grounds. The third ground of amendment is not approved by the trial judge.

3. Two other grounds complain that the court erred in not declaring a mistrial or reprimanding the solicitor-general (or in failing to control…