Harper v. State

As to the general grounds, the distinguished counsel argue enthusiastically that the evidence is insufficient to show that the defendant committed an assault and battery upon the lady with the purpose of having carnal knowledge of her forcibly and against her will. It is further contended that the evidence is equally as strong that he committed the assault and battery for the purpose of obtaining the consent of the lady or for some other purpose, undisclosed. In support of this contention, counsel cite many eases wherein this court and the Supreme Court have reversed convictions for assault…