State v. Smith
South Dakota Supreme Court
Appeal from .Circuit Court, Walworth County. Hon. Josbpii Ii. Bottum, Judge. The defendant, Clifton C. Smith, was convicted of the crime of adultery, and he appeals. (u) To point one of the opinion, Appellant cited; People v. Brooks, 131 N. Y. 321; Schultz v. Railroad Co., 89 N. Y. 242.
1Opinion of the Court
MtíCOY, J.
From a conviction of the crime of adultery, defendant appeals.
[1] One Martin, a witness for the state, testified to an alleged confession made to him by the appellant whereby the appellant is alleged to have confessed his guilt, and which alleged confession constitutes the only direct evidence against him. One Wright, the complaining witness was called as a witness for appellant, and in substance was asked the question if it was not a fact that before the prosecution was commenced he had been employed by one Caster to find the witness Martin, for the purpose of having him. give…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Schultz v. . Third Avenue Railroad CompanyNew York Court of Appeals · 1882
- People v. . BrooksNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
- Garnsey v. . RhodesNew York Court of Appeals · 1893
- Barkly v. CopelandCalifornia Supreme Court · 1890
- Martin v. BarnesWisconsin Supreme Court · 1859
3Cited by5 opinions
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