People v. Ely

Having been charged with second-degree murder, MOLA § 750.317 (Stat Ann 1954 Bev § 28.549), defendant was convicted upon a jury verdict of manslaughter, MCLA § 750.321 (Stat Ann 1954 Bev § 28.553), and was sentenced to 7 to 15 years in prison. Defendant appeals as of right, raising four instances of alleged error.

First, defendant claims error in the admission of the testimony of the Wayne County Medical Examiner, who related the results of an autopsy which he had not attended. Defendant admits that no objection was ever made to this testimony and that, in fact, defense counsel proceeded to…