Walker v. State

Bell, Chief Justice.

1. The evidence was sufficient to prove the crime of rape and to identify the accused as the perpetrator.

2. The testimony of the sheriff as to a statement made by a physician in the presence of the accused upon examining his person within an hour or two after the time it was claimed that the offense was committed, and expressing an opinion that the accused had “right recently” had sexual intercourse, the witness further testifying, “the defendant did not make a reply to what the doctor said,” was not subject to objection on the ground that it was “highly prejudicial to the…