Abbitt v. Bartlett

After the jurors had begun their deliberations they returned to the courtroom for further instructions. The following transpired: ' '

“JUROR: Would you define malicious for us again, please?

“THE COURT: Now, Ladiies and Gentlemen of the Jury, malice does not necessarily mean ill-will, anger, resentment or a revengeful spirit. To be sure those things are malice, but simply it means a wrongful act knowingly and intentionaly done, without just cause or excuse or justification.

“JUROR: Answer that second question again, please, that second paragraph.

“THE COURT: It means in addition to ill-will,…