Legal Opinion

Solomon v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided January 30, 1912No. 3902PublishedCited by 21 opinions

Indictment for arson; from Coffee superior court — Judge Parker.

1Opinion of the CourtRussell, J.

1. There was no error in overruling the motion for a continuance, especially in view of the fact that it did not appear that the movant had subpoenaed the absent witness before he left the jurisdiction of the court, or had exercised any diligence in attempting to procure his presence.

2. Under the facts of this case, failure of the court to instruct the jury upon the subject of alibi was not reversible error, in the absence of a timely and appropriate written request. Smith v. State, 6 Ga. App. 577 (65 S. E. 300).

3. It is within the power and right of a jury to believe a witness, no matter…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Smith v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1909

3Cited by21 opinions

  1. Strong v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1974
  2. Rice v. City of EatontonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1914
  3. Hester v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1981
  4. Cartin v. BolesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1980
  5. Rudulph v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1915

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