People v. Akey
California Supreme Court
The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtLorigan, J.
Defendant was charged with and convicted of the crime of rape, committed on one Lutie Valentine. Judgment of imprisonment followed and this appeal is from the judgment.
The judgment was reversed by the district court of appeal for the second appellate district and a further hearing granted on application of the respondent by this court.
The reversal by the district court of appeal was based on the conclusion that the trial court erred in giving the following instruction: “The court further instructs the jury that it is not essential to a conviction in this case that the testimony of the…
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