Broyles v. State ex rel. Delong

This is a prosecution for bastardy, commenced by the State, on the relation of Isadora Delong, against the appellant, who was adjudged guilty by the justice of the peace, and recognized to answer the charge before the circuit court. In the course of the proceedings, Isadora, the relatrix, died, and the case was subsequently prosecuted by the child, as relator, in the place of the *461mother. On trial the appellant was found guilty. He moved for a new trial. His motion was overruled. Under the motion he reserved several questions for our consideration.

•At the trial in the circuit court, the…