State v. Platt

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice BeEase.

The appellant, Robert Platt, together with Robert Harrelson and Earnest Jones, was indicted and tried in the Court of General Session for Marion County, before Honorable T. S. Sease, presiding Judge, and a jury, for murder. Platt and Jones were found guilty, with a recommendation to mercy. Harrelson was convicted of manslaughter. '

The exceptions are numerous, but, on account of the view entertained by the Court, we do not deem it necessary at this time to pass upon any of the questions raised, except the two which are discussed. .

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