Davis v. State

*383OPINION

By CARTER, J.

A number of grounds of error áre set out in the petition in error. However, taking the view that this court does of this case, it becomes necessary to dispose of but one, to-wit, the claim of irregularity of the prococdmgs of the trial court. The accused elect'd to proceed under and by virtue of §13448-2 GC, which provides, in part, that,

“If the offense charged is murder and ihe accused is convicted by confession in open court, the court shall examine the witness, determine the degree of the crime and pronounce sentence accordingly.”

This section was in full force and…