Manlove v. State

Appellant was convicted of seduction and sentenced to the reformatory. The Attorney-General, by verified motion to dismiss, shows that appellant since taking this appeal has married the complaining witness and accepted the Governor’s pardon conditioned on good behavior. Appellant admits these facts, but contends that he is entitled to a review of the proceedings because that part of the judgment which assesses a fine and costs against him remains in force.

A party may not accept a benefit based on the legality of a judgment and thereafter be heard to complain that the judgment is erroneous. 2…