Legal Opinion

Duncan v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided April 12, 1960No. 38252PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Frankum, Judge.

1. It is readily apparent that the evidence did not authorize the charge (Code (Ann.) § 68-1625) as no blood test was given the defendant. Therefore, no presumption could arise under the statute because there was no evidence to show the contents of alcohol, if any, in the defendant’s blood. “A statement in the charge of the court not adjusted to the evidence is not reversible error when it is harmless and not prejudicial to the losing party.” Savannah Elec. Co. v. Joseph, 25 Ga. App. 518 (4) (103 S. E. 723). In Pelham Mfg. Co. v. Powell, 6 Ga. App. 308, 314 (64 S. E. 1116) the…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Harrison v. HesterSupreme Court of Georgia · 1925
  2. Pelham Manufacturing Co. v. PowellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1909
  3. George v. McCurdyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1931
  4. Jackson v. Kight & SonsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1925
  5. Savannah Electric Co. v. JosephCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1920

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Garrett v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
  2. Norris v. SikesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1960
  3. Woods v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1960

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