State v. Beeson

The defendant was- convicted of manslaughter by abortion and appeals. The state’s theory was that the defendant procured the abortion and, therefore, was an accessory to the abortion and liable as a principal.

The girl who was allegedly aborted testified that about a week after the abortion she was in pain, went to a hospital and was examined and treated by a Dr. Holsinger. Dr. Holsinger was called as a witness. He was asked by the state:

“Q Based upon the history and upon the— well, before we go into that, may I ask you what your findings were?

“MR. HOWLETT [attorney for defendant]: Now, I…