Harvey v. State

The appellant was indicted for murder in the second degree, tried by a jury, and convicted of manslaughter. *517A motion for a new trial was overruled, which was duly excepted to, and judgment was rendered against him. The error assigned is, that the court erred in overruling the motion for a new trial.

The causes assigned for the new trial were:

First. That the verdict was contrary to the evidence in the case.

Second. That the verdict was contrary to law.

Third. That the court permitted illegal and improper testimony to be given to the jury. •

Fourth. That the court permitted the prosecuting attorney…