Nelson v. Spratt

This was an action commenced by Betty C. Nelson, an. unmarried woman, against Floyd Spratt, charging him with being the father of her bastard child. The cause was tried to a jury in the district court for Antelope county. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, and the defendant was discharged. The plaintiff has brought the case to this court by an • appeal.

Among ‘ the numerous errors complained' of, plaintiff Contends that the trial court erred in charging the jury as follows: “Instruction No. 3. Requested 'by defendant. You are' instructed that, if you find that the plaintiff has…