People v. Clark
California Court of Appeal
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County and from an order denying a new trial. John W. Shenk, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtWorks, J.
This is an appeal from a judgment of conviction of the crime of robbery and from an order denying the-motion of defendant for a new trial.
[1] At the trial the court, over the objection of appellant, admitted the testimony of certain witnesses concerning the general reputation of appellant for truth, honesty and integrity. Appellant contends that, as he offered no evidence of his character, the trial court was in error in admitting the testimony in question. In making this point appellant overlooks the distinction between the status of a party to an action, strictly as such, and the position…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- People v. BannonCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1922
3Cited by6 opinions
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