Lynn v. State

The proper inquiry in establishing the character of a party Is as to his general character and not as to specific acts. Vaughn v. State, 17 Ala. App. 35, 81 So. 417. It seems, however, that, after evidence has been introduced as to general character, either good or bad, negative evidence as to the particular phase in which character is put in issue is admissible. Wheat v. State, 18 Ala. App. 554, 93 So. 209; Hussey v. State, 87 Ala. 121, 6 So. 420. But such evidence is confined to specific traits, such as honesty, violence, chastity, etc., involved in the charge, and by a decision of the…