Weatherby v. State

Candler, Justice.

DeWitt Weatherby was indicted in Haralson County for murder. The indictment alleges that he unlawfully, feloniously, and with malice aforethought killed Cecil Thompson on May 13, 1956. He was tried, convicted of the offense charged, and on the jury’s recommendation for mercy sentenced to life imprisonment. He moved for a new trial on the usual general grounds, amended his motion by adding-seven special grounds, and excepts to a judgment denying his amended motion. Held:

1. The evidence, though conflicting, is amply sufficient to support the verdict. Hence, the general grounds…