Eidson v. State

Herb Eidson was tried under an indictment containing 3 counts. Count 3 was abandoned. The defendant was acquitted on count 1 and convicted on count 2.' A motion for new trial was filed on the general grounds, to which an amendment containing 9 special grounds was allowed. The motion was overruled and the defendant excepted. Special ground 1 is abandoned. Special grounds 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 are lacking in merit to the extent of warranting a reversal or a detailed discussion. The general grounds will not be discussed, because the assignments of error as to special ground 2 demand a reversal.…