Commonwealth v. Gillis

Gillis was found guilty upon an indictment charging that on April 19, 1968, he assaulted his wife with a dangerous weapon with intent to murder her. His brief, upon his bill of exceptions, argues only that one statement made by him was improperly admitted in evidence. S. J. C. Rule 1:13, 351 Mass. 738.

Mrs. Gillis testified that she had been married to Gillis in 1958. They had separated many times, most recently in February, 1968. In early April, 1968, she was at her parents’ house. Gillis came to that house about eight days before the assault and was alone with her.

The prosecuting attorney…