Walsingham v. State
Supreme Court of Florida
This case Avas decided by Division A. Writ of error to the Circuit Court for Washington County. The facts in the case are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtShackleford, J.
Robert L. Walsingham Avas indicted for murder in the first degree, tried and found guilty of murder in the second degree, sentenced to the state prison for life, and seeks relief here by Avrit of error.
The first assignment is based upon the “coui’t’s overruling defendant’s challenge for cause to the juror, A. W. Potter.” We find that the jurors were being examined upon their Amir dire, and, upon the examination of A. W. Potter, the following proceedings took place:
“Q. Have you formed or expressed any opinion in this case? A. No sir. Q. Do you know the facts and circumstances of the case? A.…
2Cases cited24 opinions
- Mathis v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1903
- State v. HatfieldWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1900
- People v. SchmitzCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1908
- Glasgow v. Metropolitan Street Railway Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1905
- Rhea v. StateNebraska Supreme Court · 1901
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3Cited by16 opinions
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- In Re the Estate of BordeauxWashington Supreme Court · 1950
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