People v. Forsythe
California Supreme Court
Appeal from the judgment of the Superior Court of Humboldt County, and from an order refusing a new trial. The defendant was charged with murder, and convicted of manslaughter. The remaining facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtSharpstein, J.
Although the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder, he did not attempt on the trial to controvert the fact that he actually killed the deceased. He endeavored then to prove that the homicide was committed in self-defense, and justifiable. He now claims that this was so clearly proven as to justify this court in reversing the judgment on the ground that the verdict of the jury, which was guilty of manslaughter, was not justified by the evidence. One witness testified to having seen the defendant approach deceased from behind and strike him on the head with a club. Another who…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- People v. McDowellCalifornia Supreme Court · 1884
3Cited by8 opinions
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