State v. Solum

Defendant appealed from an order denying his motion for a new trial after having been found guilty in bastardy proceedings.

The girl testified that sexual intercourse took place in a store on January 3, 1929. Two other persons testified as to the opportunity at that time and place. Defendant’s mother testified that he had told her that he had had such intercourse with the girl. The entire record is convincing of defendant’s guilt. He did not take the stand.

In the preliminary portion of the court’s instructions, wherein it was apparently attempting to simplify and make plain the issues, it was…