People v. Cahoon
Michigan Supreme Court
Exceptions before judgment from Jackson. (Peck, J.) Eespondent was convicted of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than the crime of murder. The facts are .stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMcGrath, J.
From a careful examination of this record it is clear that the defendant has not had a fair and impartial trial.
The information contains two counts. The first sets forth an assault with intent to kill and murder, and the .second assault with intent to do great bodily harm. The jury found defendant guilty under the second count.
*458It is unnecessary to recite the testimony. The' affray occurred upon a haymow in a barn, whither the parties-had repaired to divide some hay. After the division of the hay some hot words passed between the parties relative to other deals. Both lived upon the farm;…
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