Weldon v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Indictment for murder; conviction of manslaughter; from Franklin superior court — Judge Cobb. August 10, 1917.
1Opinion of the CourtBloodwortii, J.
1. The courts of last resort of this State have laid down the following general principles:
la) “While it is the duty of the court, without request, to present the particular defense upon-which the defendant in a criminal prosecution relies, it is not necessary, in the absence of a request, to refer specifically to the particular testimony upon which that defense is based, or to inform the jury of the defendant’s specific contentions.” Groves v. State, 8 Ga. App. 691 (2) (70 S. E. 93). See also Central of Georgia Railway Co. v. McKinney, 118 Ga. 535 (45 S. E. 430) ; Williams v. State, 120 Ga.…
2Cases cited34 opinions
- Brown v. MatthewsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1887
- Conley v. BuckSupreme Court of Georgia · 1897
- Lyles v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1908
- Holmes v. ClisbySupreme Court of Georgia · 1904
- Wynne v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1876
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3Cited by24 opinions
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- City of Summerville v. SellersCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1956
- Herndon v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1928
- Parker v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1935
- Perren v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1943
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