Thompson v. State

1. It is well settled, that character, whether good or bad, can only be proved by general reputation, and evidence of particular acts or conduct is inadmissible, both on tbe direct and cross-examination, though in the latter, a greater latitude is allowed than in the former, and a witness may sometimes be asked irrelevant questions to test his accuracy, veracity or credibility.—Moulton v. The State, 88 Ala. 116; Morgan v. The State, Ib. 223; Moore v. The State, 68 Ala. 360.

2. Nall, a witness for the defendant, testified as to the general character of defendant—that he knew it, and it was…