Kirkland and Stokes v. State

The plaintiffs in error were convicted of murder in the first degree, the jury recommending them to the mercy of the Court. They were sentenced to serve imprisonment in the State Prison for' life. Prom this judgment and sentence they bring writ of error. ■

The error assigned is based upon the action of the Court in denying motion for a new trial. The motion contained twelve (12) grounds, as follows:

“1. Because the verdict is contrary to law.

2. Because the verdict is contrary to the testimony and against the weight of the evidence.

3. Because the testimony is insufficient to establish the crime…