Cheek v. State

The appellant was indicted for murder in the first degree, for killing one Thomas Harrison, in the Dear-born Circuit Court; and, on his application, the venue was changed to the Franklin Circuit Court. Trial by jury on a plea of not guilty; verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree; motions for a new trial and in arrest of judgment were overruled; and judgment of death was rendered on the verdict.

1. It is claimed that the court had no jurisdiction in the case, jind erred in refusing to arrest the judgment.

2. That the court erred in giving, and refusing to give, instructions asked.

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