State v. Inman

Per Ouriam:

There was no testimony showing that the statements made by Inman in the presence of the sheriff, county attorney and constable were induced by threats or promises. He was told distinctly that he was not compelled to answer. (The State v. Kornstett, 62 Kan. 221, 61 Pac. 805.) The complaint that the court should have submitted to the jury the question whether Inman’s statements had been extracted by fear or induced by hope of benefits is without merit. Counsel for defendant asked that the investigation be made in the absence of the jury, and finally agreed that the testimony at a…