Paris v. United States

DOYLE, Judge.

Upon the trial of this cause, Mrs. Lou Hartin was the only eyewitness to the killing introduced by the state. She testified to a clear case of self-defense upon the part of the appellant. For the purpose of impeaching her testimony, the state then introduced the following affidavit in evidence, which was admitted over the objection and exception of counsel for appellant:

'“Indian Territory, Southern District.

“Lou Hartin being duly sworn, on her oath deposes and says:

“ My name is Lou Hartin; my age is 20 years; I live about 1 % miles south of Madill, I. T. I knew J. W. McCarly in…