State v. Eggleston

I. Appellant complains that the trial court asked questions of witnesses produced by the State.

A witness had testified that he purchased liquor of the defendant; that he drank it, and in about fifteen minutes was dizzy and numb, and couldn’t handle his hands and 'feet, and was si°k- -After some further testimony which does not aPPear bn the record, the court said: “Just a moment. Either side may make any objections they care to. There is a matter the court does not understand about this drink,—did you see whatever liquid you drank before you drank it?”

The answer was, “Yes.” The court then…