State v. Robinson
New York Court of General Session of the Peace
Harford Robinson and Walter Beddle were indicted for the larceny of com, husked and left in the open field of William Leg'g, the tenant in possession, who shared with his landlord in the crops. Beddle pleaded guilty. Verdict of not guilty for Robinson. The com was stolen in the night time, and there was evidence that the team used in hauling the corn from the field was tracked to the home of the accused the following morning.
1Opinion of the Court
Pennewill, C. J.,
charged the jury in part:
[1] The effect of the testimony, and the credibility of the witnesses are entirely for the jury, and the court are not permitted to comment thereon.
There are, however, a few principles of law applicable to the facts of this case, and with respect to them the court will charge you briefly.
[2] 1. Circumstantial evidence, to warrant a verdict of guilty must be entirely satisfactory, and of such significance, consistency and force as to produce conviction in the minds of the jury of the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.
[3] 2. While a jury…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- State v. WilliamsNew York Court of General Session of the Peace · 1917
3Cited by4 opinions
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- Reader v. StateSupreme Court of Delaware · 1975
- State v. WhiteNew York Court of General Session of the Peace · 1929
- State v. MillerSuperior Court of Delaware · 1959