State v. Jackson
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Monroe District Court. — Hon. N. M. Hunter, Judge. Defendant was indicted for the crime of murder in tbe ’ first degree. Hpon trial to a jury he was convicted of the crime charged and sentenced to the penitentiary for life. He appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtDeemer, J.
On the night of July 22, 1911, the defendant stabbed one Andrew Bleakey in the abdomen with a knife, which within five days resulted in death. The killing was admitted; but defendant claims that his act was in defense of his person. This issue went to the jury, and the finding was to the effect that the killing was felonious and not justifiable. In order to understand the points relied upon for a reversal, it will be necessary to relate- some of the facts, and, as usual in such cases, we give that version of the affair most favorable to the state (except as may be specifically noticed) ; for…
2Cases cited15 opinions
- State ex rel. Braley v. GaySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1894
- State v. ThomasSupreme Court of Iowa · 1906
- State v. JohnsonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1887
- State v. CollinsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1871
- Allen v. KirkSupreme Court of Iowa · 1891
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3Cited by12 opinions
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- State v. HicksSupreme Court of Iowa · 1979
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