People v. Samsels
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of Santa Barbara County, and from an order refusing a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtMyrick, J.
-The defendant was informed against for the crime of murder, and was convicted of murder in the second degree.
1. —Two persons, being examined as to qualifications to serve as jurors, answered that they were assessed upon the last assessment roll of the county. After the verdict, the defendant caused the index of the assessment roll to be examined, and not finding the name of either of the persons, moved for a new trial, and in arrest of judgment. People v. Fair, 43 Cal. 137, is directly in point, and adverse to the appellant.
2. —The court instructed the jury, at the request of the…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- People v. FairCalifornia Supreme Court · 1872
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