Ballard v. State

GARDNER, Justice.

In Gholston v. State, 221 Ala. 556, 130 So. 69, the holding' was, as to section 8662 of the Code, that it confers on the parties the right, under directions of the court, to further examine the jurors within proper bounds to ascertain “any matter that might tend to affect their verdict.” But, says the opinion, “this section does not empower the party to require the court to put such questions to the jury, even when properly framed.” (Page 70.) When there is no showing to the contrary, the presumption is always in favor of correct action on the part of the trial judge. Bragan…