State v. . Riddle

The defendants, and others not in the appeal, were each separately indicted for the murder of Andrew Hoyle. Since the evidence related to the same transaction the indictments were consolidated and heard together. The two appealing defendants were convicted — Grant Riddle of murder in the second degree, and Emory Riddle of manslaughter.

There are over 40 assignments of error in the voluminous record, and, since a new trial must be granted, we follow the rule to omit discussion of those matters not likely to recur on another hearing.

The occurrence resulting in the death of Hoyle took place near…