State v. . Smith

On tbis record tbe primary question presented for decision is tbis: ~Was there error in tbe refusal of tbe court below to dismiss as of nonsuit under C. S., 4643 ?

Tbe defendant was indicted under C. S., 4339. To convict tbe defendant of seduction as defined in tbis statute and as charged in tbe bill of indictment it was incumbent upon tbe State to satisfy tbe jury beyond a reasonable doubt (1) that tbe prosecutrix was at tbe time of tbe seduction an innocent and virtuous woman; (2) a promise of marriage; and (3) carnal intercourse induced by such promise.' For tbis purpose tbe testimony of…