Compton v. Jay

I agree with the opinion of the Court of Civil Appeals on the point that the evidence of previous convictions of a felony was admissible against the defendant Compton for impeachment and was to be considered by the trier of facts as affecting Compton’s credibility.

The case of Boon v. Weathered’s Administrator, 23 Tex. 675 (1895) did not involve the admissibility of a conviction of a felony, but dealt with questions of a witness' general reputation and a charge of the trial court instructing the jury not to believe such witness’ testimony.

It must be kept in mind that the question before us is…