People v. Bates

The respondent was convicted, in the Kent circuit court, of the crime of rape upon the person of one Clara Miller.

There are two objections raised here to the validity of this conviction.

It is contended that there was no evidence to sustain the verdict; that, if any sexual intercourse occurred, it was with the consent of the woman, and incest because of the relationship existing between the parties.

We have carefully examined the testimony, and are unanimous in the opinion that there was sufficient evidence to be submitted to the jury upon the question of rape.

It would serve no useful purpose…