Payne v. State

We have set out the evidence somewhat in detail, first to show that the evidence was amply sufficient to support the verdict, and second, to get the setting regarding the special ground on which learned counsel for the defendant so enthusiastically insist.

With regard to the one special ground.it is contended that, while the sheriff was testifying, he volunteered his statement which was so prejudicial that it requires a new trial and that the corrective measures of the judge were insufficient to erase the injury done by the evidence. The solicitor asked the sheriff, “Did you have a…