State v. Bennett

Respondent was accused by indictment of having carnally known a female child of eleven years in contravention of R. S., c. 130, § 10. During his trial by jury respondent excepted to several judicial rulings. The verdict was guilty and respondent now prosecutes his exceptions.

Exception 14

At the close of all evidence the respondent unsuccessfully moved for a directed verdict.

The principles applicable and controlling upon this issue are well established:

“To the refusal of the Justice to direct a verdict of not guilty, upon the grounds suggested, the respondent excepted, and these exceptions were…